Freelance Regional Broadcast Journalists

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Global Full time
We are Global

We think big, work hard and never stand still.

It's our talented and passionate people that make us leaders in creativity and innovation and the proud home to the best media and entertainment on the planet.

We're here to make everyone's day brighter. That's everyone from our Globallers, to our audiences, every partner we work with and every community we work in. Whether we're making shows or making headlines, making everyone's day brighter is behind everything we do.


Whether we're in the studio, building a world-class Global Player app, displaying brilliant Outdoor ads, or producing fast-moving digital content, we're at our best when we're working together.

It's why we show up, deliver great work and above all, it's the reason we all love to work here.

Description

Freelance Regional Broadcast Journalists

Reporting of the Role

Reporting to Regional News Editors

Overview of job


Global's regional newsrooms across the UK are looking to expand their pool of freelance broadcast journalists, from reporters with a hunger for original content and breaking news, to newsreaders for our local Heart, Capital and Smooth radio brands.

We're eager to hear from journalists with a great voice and bags of enthusiasm. Relevant training will be provided.


You'll have a passion for news, be willing to work weekend shifts, and not be afraid of responding to breaking news stories within a newsroom setting.

Our freelance requirements vary, and any offer of work would be on a casual basis.

3 best things about the job


Working on some of the UK's biggest and most exciting radio stations with a team of talented and hard-working journalists.


nNo two days are the same:

you'll be working on a variety of local and national stories.nThe opportunity to create unique and exclusive content both on-air and online.

nMeasures of success –

In the first few months, you would have:


Grasped the news agenda and produced stand-out content for Global's newsroom.nEstablished yourself as a trusted member of the team.nSourced and produced original, exclusive content.nDeveloped a full understanding of the different Global brandsnImproved and developed as a Broadcast Journalist.

Responsibilities of the role


Delivering standout, Ofcom-compliant bulletins/reports which routinely meet and exceed Global standards.nYou'll help set the on-air agenda whilst on shift.nYou'll have sound legal judgement and be well-versed in Ofcom's broadcast regulations and guidelines.nYou'll understand the importance of the full range of social and multi-media tools available in delivering a successful multi-platform news experience for our audiences.nYou'll understand the importance of developing relationships with key contacts across our region.nYou'll have the flexibility to tackle both bulletin reading and reporting shifts as required.

What you will need

The ideal candidate will be proactive and willing to develop and implement innovative solutions, capable of the following:


A relevant journalism qualification including a legal understanding and, preferably, experience in a newsroom, working on bulletins.nAn understanding of the importance of bespoke content across our brand portfolio and be capable of taking responsibility for editorial decisions with those diverse audiences in mind.nYou will be confident working on your own and under the guidance of your Senior colleagues to provide on-target, agenda-setting, news content.nYou will be passionate about news, and eager to investigate and create your own unique and exclusive storiesnIdeally, you will have experience of producing and presenting news bulletins.nYou will enjoy working flexible hours and always strive to complete a task to a high standard.nA knowledge and understanding of the key issues affecting the lives of people in our regions in which you are basednBe able to respond to changing situations and problem-solving under pressure, and ensure our output is always of the highest standard in all circumstances.nNews happens 24/- this isn't a 'normal' office job and flexibility is key.

To express your interest in freelance bulletin & reporting shifts please email your CV, a covering letter, and a link to your demo to:

In the subject title please highlight which of the following locations you're available to work from:nGlasgownNewcastlenLeedsnManchesternLiverpoolnBirminghamnNottinghamnCardiffnWrexhamnBristolnFarehamnMilton Keynes

Everyone is welcome at Global

Just like our media and entertainment platforms are for everyone, so are our workplaces.

We know that we can't possibly serve our diverse audiences without first nurturing and celebrating it in our people and that's why we work hard to create an inclusive culture for everyone.

We believe that diversity will set us apart, so no matter what you look like, where you come from or what your favourite radio station is, we want to hear from you.nWe will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to the recruitment process and workplace to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles.

If you require us to make any reasonable adjustments for you or to disclose a condition, please email

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