Westminster Correspondent

2 months ago

London, United Kingdom Global Radio Services Full time

Westminster Correspondent

**Reporting of the Role**:
This role reports to LBC's Deputy Managing Editor

**Overview of job**:
It's a huge year in politics and LBC have an exciting opportunity for a political correspondent to join our team.

LBC is one of the leading broadcasters in the UK that pride themselves on big political interviews and phone-ins that set the agenda.

You’ll be responsible for bringing in some of the biggest political stories across the country for all Global’s brands including Classic FM, Capital, Heart and Smooth.

This role will require being hot on the heels of all the major parties conveying what their messaging actually means for our listeners and holding them to account.

**3 best things about the job**
- You will have the backing of the LBC brand to support and give you access to some of the biggest names in politics.
- You’ll work with some of the most talented broadcasters in the business.
- You’ll be joining Global, the home of the best audio in the UK with plenty of opportunity to develop your skills.

**Measures of success**

**In the first few months, you would have**:

- Delivered several exclusive stories that have set the news agenda and helped positioned LBC as the home for high impact journalism.
- Started to build key relationships with our dedicated broadcasters and presenters.
- Taken the lead on a breaking story, and then moved it on with new lines.
- Developed a full understanding of LBC and other brands across Global.

**Responsibilities of the role**
- As an LBC political correspondent, you will have a solid understanding of the issues affecting an LBC audience and the stories that mean the most to our listeners.
- You’ll have the confidence to deliver reports in vision, when required.
- You’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.
- You’ll have sound legal judgement and be proficient in Ofcom’s broadcast regulations and guidelines.
- You’ll have a great range of contacts and understand the importance of forging new relationships.
- You’ll have the flexibility to cover the big stories whenever and wherever they happen.

**What you will need**
- You will be confident working on your own and under the guidance of your Senior colleagues to provide on-target, agenda-setting news content.
- You will be passionate about news, and eager to investigate and create your own outstanding and exclusive stories.
- You will have a commanding on-air presence and be confident in your ability to report live into LBC and LBC News.
- You will enjoy working flexible hours and always strive to complete a task to a high standard.
- A knowledge and understanding of the key issues affecting the lives of our listeners.

**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.

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