Radio News Editor (maternity cover)
Premier Christian Communications | London | Contract | apply.workable.com |
OVERALL MISSION OF PREMIER is to help people encounter God through media.
Premier, the UK’s leading Christian media organisation, is looking for an experienced and dynamic news editor to lead the team to move our news coverage to the next level.
You’ll need to bring passion, enthusiasm and creativity while having the right leadership skills to help drive the team forward.
Working with us will provide the opportunity to tell your stories through news bulletins on radio stations such as Premier Christian Radio to an estimated 1.2 million listeners and through online articles on websites that reach up to 750,000 people a month.
So, if you’re looking for a change and want to be part of a team sharing news that matters, apply to Premier today.
What We Want:
• Experience leading a news team in a radio broadcast and/or print media beneficial
• Strong news judgement and understanding of media law
• A strong understanding of Christianity and the UK church
• Evidence of leadership qualities
• A recognised journalism qualification desirable
The news editor will ensure quality and increased output in order to drive audience growth across different platforms.
KEY TASKS
• To set Premier’s daily news agenda and communicate with news team and content team
• Represent news team in wider content meetings
• Hit key performance indicators and ensure quality and quantity of news output across Premier’s 3 radio stations, 3 magazines, news website and other digital platforms
• Assign stories and tasks to the news team
• Conduct interviews and reporting duties
• Compile and voice on-air bulletins where needed.
• Write and edit long form copy for online and/or magazine publications
• Manage a forward planning diary to ensure team working ahead
• Work alongside magazine and radio teams to ensure news covered well across different platforms.
• Assist in the planning and production or all news/current affairs strands including podcasts, documentaries and special reports
• Adhere to all media law and Ofcom guidelines and ensure team is following too.
• Use analytics to monitor audience engagement online and continue driving increased traffic
• Line management of deputy news editor and multimedia journalists.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• At least least 3 years’ newsroom experience in a senior role across radio with additional web or print experience beneficial
• Journalism qualification
• Proven strong news judgement
• A good broadcast voice
• Experience of delivering stories for multiple platforms
• Strong editorial skills in copy, headline writing and delivery
• Demonstrate determination, diplomacy and excellent interpersonal skills
ABILITIES & SKILLS
• Ability to work independently but also as part of a team
• Be self-motivated and flexible
• Able to work effectively under pressure, react quickly, and meet tight deadlines
• A good level of IT skills including audio, video or copy editing.
• Meet the established production standards and contribute to the establishment of future internal guidelines
• A proven interest and understanding of matters of the Christian church and faith
• Knowledge and understanding of web analytics.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Hybrid work
Premier's culture is supportive, trusting and fun
Additional leave on your birthday
Extra annual leave in addition to statutory
Competitive sickness absence pay scheme
Premier, the UK’s leading Christian media organisation, is looking for an experienced and dynamic news editor to lead the team to move our news coverage to the next level.
You’ll need to bring passion, enthusiasm and creativity while having the right leadership skills to help drive the team forward.
Working with us will provide the opportunity to tell your stories through news bulletins on radio stations such as Premier Christian Radio to an estimated 1.2 million listeners and through online articles on websites that reach up to 750,000 people a month.
So, if you’re looking for a change and want to be part of a team sharing news that matters, apply to Premier today.
What We Want:
• Experience leading a news team in a radio broadcast and/or print media beneficial
• Strong news judgement and understanding of media law
• A strong understanding of Christianity and the UK church
• Evidence of leadership qualities
• A recognised journalism qualification desirable
The news editor will ensure quality and increased output in order to drive audience growth across different platforms.
KEY TASKS
• To set Premier’s daily news agenda and communicate with news team and content team
• Represent news team in wider content meetings
• Hit key performance indicators and ensure quality and quantity of news output across Premier’s 3 radio stations, 3 magazines, news website and other digital platforms
• Assign stories and tasks to the news team
• Conduct interviews and reporting duties
• Compile and voice on-air bulletins where needed.
• Write and edit long form copy for online and/or magazine publications
• Manage a forward planning diary to ensure team working ahead
• Work alongside magazine and radio teams to ensure news covered well across different platforms.
• Assist in the planning and production or all news/current affairs strands including podcasts, documentaries and special reports
• Adhere to all media law and Ofcom guidelines and ensure team is following too.
• Use analytics to monitor audience engagement online and continue driving increased traffic
• Line management of deputy news editor and multimedia journalists.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• At least least 3 years’ newsroom experience in a senior role across radio with additional web or print experience beneficial
• Journalism qualification
• Proven strong news judgement
• A good broadcast voice
• Experience of delivering stories for multiple platforms
• Strong editorial skills in copy, headline writing and delivery
• Demonstrate determination, diplomacy and excellent interpersonal skills
ABILITIES & SKILLS
• Ability to work independently but also as part of a team
• Be self-motivated and flexible
• Able to work effectively under pressure, react quickly, and meet tight deadlines
• A good level of IT skills including audio, video or copy editing.
• Meet the established production standards and contribute to the establishment of future internal guidelines
• A proven interest and understanding of matters of the Christian church and faith
• Knowledge and understanding of web analytics.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Hybrid work
Premier's culture is supportive, trusting and fun
Additional leave on your birthday
Extra annual leave in addition to statutory
Competitive sickness absence pay scheme
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