Accepting applications until: 28 March 2025Job Description
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 Capital Xtra Content Editor at Global, you will be a talented journalist with proven success in digital to join the UK’s biggest Hip-Hop and R&B brand, Capital XTRA. The role will involve the development and creation of content for Capital XTRA’s various interactive platforms including website and app - delivering artist, radio show, presenter and music news content. We are looking for somebody who is as obsessed with building a great, destination for Hip-Hop and R&B culture as we are.
Key Responsibilities
- Working with broadcast teams to define and produce innovative on-air/online ideas that will both increase on-air listening and online traffic.
- Deliver content that is topical, timely, enjoyable and engaging with an understanding of how to engage audiences both on social and search.
- Uphold editorial standards and ensure tone is consistent across platforms.
- Deliver engaging coverage of Capital XTRA’s live events and special features, such as Capital XTRA Comedy Club and Capital XTRA Brunch ‘n’ Beats and Homegrown Track of the Year.
- Source the biggest news in the XTRA world and write articles daily for our website
- Work alongside the XTRA digital team to come up with engaging digital features for our socials.
What You’ll Love About This Role
Think Big: Working alongside the digital team to work on digital features with artists and guests.
Own It: The ability to grow and practice your SEO skills and see amazing results.
Keep it Simple: Being the go-to for articles in the XTRA team.
Better Together: Working alongside a talented and driven team!
What Success Looks Like
In your first few months:
- The role will involve the development and creation of content for Capital XTRA’s various interactive platforms including website and app, Global Player - delivering artist, radio show, presenter and music news content.
- We are looking for somebody who is as obsessed with building a great, destination for Hip-Hop and R&B culture as we are.
- 2024 has been a record-breaking year for the brand with huge increases in traffic, video views and reach across all platforms.
- Heading into 2025, there are even more exciting projects in store! Come and join our dynamic digital team as we take the brand even further.
What You’ll Need
- A compelling and self-starting with a track record in great digital content.
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Relevant experience of Capital XTRA, or great knowledge of the brand.
- An obsessive attention to detail with an ability to use data to find opportunities for digital growth.
- Ability to multi-task and manage / maximise project and opportunities in a mixed media environment.
- Ability to drive website traffic from search using SEO skills.
- Editorial experience, preferably within a fast-moving entertainment business.
- Ability to be on the ball with breaking news and getting fresher angles on big news stories in the XTRA world.
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.
What We Do
The UK and Europe’s largest Radio & Outdoor company, Global is home to respected, national market-leading media brands broadcasting across the UK on DAB & FM and around the world on Global Player, including Heart, Capital, LBC, Capital XTRA, Capital Dance, Classic FM, Smooth, Radio X and Gold.
Global Player allows listeners to enjoy all of Global’s radio brands, award-winning podcasts, and expertly curated playlists, in one place in app, on web and on smart speakers.
Global is also one of the leading Outdoor companies in both the UK & Europe, with over 253,000 sites reaching 95% of the UK population. Global’s extensive and diverse outdoor portfolio encompasses Transport for London’s Underground network, almost all major UK airports including Gatwick, the UK’s largest portfolio of roadside posters and premium digital screens in prime locations, as well as the UK’s largest network of buses including all major cities.
On-air, on Global Player and with our outdoor platforms combined, Global reaches 51 million individuals across the UK every week, including 26.3 million on the radio alone.
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