Broadcast Journalist (Wales)

We are Global 

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 new role 

As a Broadcast Journalist at Global you will have a fantastic voice and great writing skills. You will be part of a team producing news bulletins for our Heart, Capital and Smooth Radio brands.  
 
The successful candidate should have plenty of broadcast journalism experience in a radio newsroom, including audio editing, writing for broadcast and conducting interviews.  
 
You'll have a great passion for news, and you will know that it is a 24/7 industry. You should be willing to take ownership for being across the news agenda in Wales, have a good understanding on the biggest matters nationally and able to demonstrate a proven track record in responding to breaking news stories.  
 
Flexibility and versatility in the role are vital. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Qualified: The person in this position will have a relevant journalism qualification including an understanding of media law and Ofcom's broadcast regulations and guidelines.  

• Understanding: Experience in a radio newsroom working on a bulletin or production desk.  

• Passion: You’ll have a fantastic voice, write creatively and be able to deliver high quality, relevant, timely and accurate news bulletins 

• Valued: You’ll help set the on-air and digital agenda daily. 

What You’ll Love About This Role 

Think Big: Every day is an opportunity to push boundaries, working across Global’s Newsroom to bring fresh ideas to life. 

Own It: Help set the news agenda for Wales including planning and delivering big impactful stories and investigations. 

Keep it Simple: Tell our audience exactly the information they need for the day. 

Better Together: Collaborate with fantastic journalists in our newsroom and across the country to bring stories to our audience on-air, online, and more. 

What Success Looks Like 

In your first few months, you’ll have: 

• Grasped the news agenda and produced stand-out content on some of the nation’s biggest radio brands.  

• Established yourself as a trusted voice to our audiences.  

• Read live and pre-recorded news bulletins across Wales. 

What You’ll Need 

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

• Quality: Delivering standout, OFCOM-compliant content which routinely meets and exceeds Global standards.  

• Ideas: Pitching and delivering exclusive, original content, either on your own or in collaboration with other team members.  

• Clarity: 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.  

• Dynamism: Responding to changing situations and problem-solving under pressure, to ensure our output is always of the highest standard in all circumstances.  

• Flexibility: News happens 24/7 - this isn’t a ‘normal’ office job and flexibility is key. This role will include working across weekends and potentially overnights  

Creating a place we all belong at Global 

We are dedicated to creating a place where different voices are represented, amplified and celebrated. We know that we can’t serve our diverse audiences without first celebrating it in our people, which is why we’re passionate about creating an inclusive culture where every Globaller can belong. So, no matter who you are or where you are from, you can find your place at Global.  

As a business, we believe in the importance of a healthy work-life balance and the value of a flexible and agile workforce. Therefore, we operate a Smart Working approach. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during your recruitment process, drop us an email at [email protected], we’ll be happy to help.