We Are Global
We’re proud to be one of the world’s leading media and entertainment groups. Whether it be on-air, via global player or through our outdoor advertising, we entertain and reach over 50 million individuals across the UK every week.Across our entire business, we’re committed to making more moments that matter for our audiences, customers and for each other. And every moment matters...the small, the big and everything in between. We couldn’t do any of it without our talented, passionate Globallers. Everything we do is driven by our culture and the talented people who make it happen.Here at Global, we have a saying...it’s all about how you make people feel. It’s our company ethos, our guiding belief and it’s so much more than words. It’s thevibe you get when you walk into one of our offices, it’s what keeps us honest andtrue to who we are, and above all, it’s the reason we all love to work here.
At Global, we think big, work hard, and never stand still. We’re the proud home of the best media and entertainment, driven by our talented and passionate people. Our mission? To make everyone’s day brighter — our Globallers, our audiences, our partners, and our communities. Whether we’re in the studio, building world-class technology, or securing record Outdoor advertising partnerships, we make sure we’re doing it as a team.
Your Role: Broadcast Journalist (LBC - London)
Global’s Newsroom in London needs a journalist with a fantastic broadcast voice and exceptional writing skills to be part of our team. The successful candidate should have plenty of broadcast journalism experience in a radio newsroom, including writing and reading news bulletins, selecting and pushing key news from guest interviews, and audio editing. You will also need a solid understanding of key aspects of media law.
As a Broadcast Journalist at Global, you will:
Key Responsibilities
You’ll be writing and reading news bulletins for LBC – Britain’s biggest commercial news talk brand
You’ll have a strong ear for news lines from key guests and contributors on LBC and will know how to turn these into stand-out bulletin stories
You’ll be helping to lead the agenda with our award-winning journalism
What You’ll Love About This Role
Think Big: We tell the biggest stories of the day in engaging and creative ways for audiences across Global’s platforms
Own It: Pushing our original and exclusive stories, building on our track record for delivering standout journalism
Keep it Simple: Telling stories in an accessible, concise and conversational way for our audiences
Better Together: Working alongside a talented team of newsreaders, producers and presenters to create outstanding broadcast and digital content
What Success Looks Like
In your first few months, you’ll have:
Grasped the news agenda and produced stand-out content on LBC
Established yourself as a trusted voice to our audiences
Set the standard in the quality of output across our newsroom, having learnt the Global's Newsroom style.
What You’ll Need
The ideal candidate will be proactive and willing to develop and implement innovative solutions, capable of the following:
Content: Delivering standout, OFCOM-compliant content which routinely meets and exceeds Global standards
Ownership: Understanding the importance of tailored content across our brand portfolio and be capable of taking ownership for all editorial decisions with those diverse audiences in mind
Fast thinking: Responding to changing situations and problem-solving under pressure, to ensure our output is always of the highest standard in all circumstances
Set the standard in the quality of output across our newsroom, having learnt the Global's Newsroom style.
Everybody 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 different 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.Although we cannot make guarantees, we welcome conversations about flexible working for all roles at Global