Bulletin Editor and Multimedia News and Sport - Newtownards, United Kingdom - Bauer Media Group

Bauer Media Group

Verified Company

Newtownards, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Date:21 Aug 2023
Location:
Northern Ireland, GB, BT23 4ES
Req ID:1024- We are looking for a Journalist to join our News team in Newtownards. In addition, you will be driven to producing engaging and creative self-generated stories across a number of different multi-media platforms including on-air, online and across social media.- Flexibility and versatility in the role are key.- You must have the ability to carry out your duties in a frequently high time-pressured environment working to hourly deadlines.- We are part of a world-wide multi-media group with journalists working in news teams across the UK and Ireland-wide.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Onair, the role will have a main focus on bulletin scripting and reading in news and sport but you will also be expected to undertake Reporting duties as and when required. In addition, you will be able to produce informative articles for online and attentiongrabbing social media posts.

BULLETIN EDITING:

scripting, editing and delivering creative and legally-sound bulletins on the hour. You will also be expected to work weekends.

REPORTING:

this will involve responding to breaking stories as and when required plus producing your own stories and coming up with ideas for potentially award-winning off-diary news specials that will work on-air, online and across social media.

A key part of this job involves writing up web copy and producing online video content.

These must all be delivered with accuracy, clarity and a style appropriate to our differing audiences and forms of media.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

ESSENTIAL:

Qualification in journalism
NCTJ or BJTC accredited or equivalent that has included training in law in journalism OR relevant degree, preferably one in Journalism or media studies
A fantastic broadcast voice
Experience in radio bulletin reading
Firstclass communication skills/strong interpersonal skills
Excellent team player
Valid driving licence and have access to a vech
A sound knowledge of law for journalists

DESIRABLE

Experience
in video recording and editing
A proven track record of coming up with story ideas and seeing them through to delivery
At least 3 months' experience in broadcast or online journalism

Expiry Date 17th September 2023

Package Description

Rewards packages at Bauer Media offer a range of salary sacrifice Benefits, such as our pension scheme and flexible holidays, as well as exclusive Perks like great deals and discounts for everyday life. 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 2 volunteer days

Internal Bauer Academy

Wide range of learning opportunities to support with your Career Development
Opportunity to buy additional holiday
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme, tech loan scheme and groups discounts for healthcare insurance
Discounted subscriptions on Bauer publications (50%)

Thrive initiatives

Wellbeing at Bauer
Discounted high street vouchers

About Bauer Media Group

Bauer Media UK is part of the wider Bauer Media Group and is the No.1 UK Publisher and the No.1 Digital Commercial Audio broadcaster. We reach 25 million consumers across our Radio and Publishing brands such as Greatest Hits, KISS, Grazia, Today's Golfer, Absolute, TV Choice, Scala, Country Walking, Hits Radio, CAR, Magic, MCN, Jazz FM, Puzzles and many more
Bauer Media Group has remained one of the world's most successful media companies for nearly 150 years through our commitment to continuous innovation and consumer obsession. Founded in Hamburg in 1875 and now in our fifth generation of family ownership, our multinational company operates in 13 countries across Europe, reaching 200 million consumers.
Belonging at Bauer Mission statement
People are at the heart of everything we do. Inclusivity is part of who we are. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, and encourage authenticity, knowing that our differences are celebrated.
What we will offer you
Quite simply, our promise to you is that Bauer Media is a great place to do great work with great people. Our people take an enormous amount of pride in the brands they support. They like their team members, and they feel supported by their managers. We all take collective responsibility for our culture, because we know it has a ripple effect out across our brands. That's why our culture of inclusion at work, Belonging at Bauer, is at the heart of everything we do. Belonging at Bauer is about our dual goals of being as representative as we can of the audiences we serve, and about creating a working environment where all our people feel able to bring their whole selves to work every day. It's part of everything we do, and everyone who works here is responsible. If you join us, you'll be an important part of this as well.
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