Broadcast Journalist - FTC

Broadcast Journalist – 12 Month FTC

Location:

London

Department:
Times Radio

Salary Range:
Not Specified

Advertising End Date: 26 Jul 2026

As a leading Times Radio on‑air newsreader you will write and produce your own bulletins every half an hour. Reporting to the Head of News you will monitor Times Radio, pick out news‑making clips and communicate the day’s biggest stories to an engaged, knowledgeable audience.

You will be an integral part of a news team that delivers world‑class news and sport bulletins across a national radio network. The team is agile in reacting to major news events and dynamic in how it covers them, often presenting bulletins in‑vision and on camera.

• Produce and present the station’s all‑important news bulletins.
• Set the news agenda by making key editorial decisions with senior managers.
• Report on breaking stories in‑studio and on‑location during live programming.
• Command the respect of a well‑informed audience.
• Work with the rest of the news team to produce high‑quality news scripts and audio across all stations.
• Present, edit and publish the Times Radio News Briefing Podcast.
• Liaise with production teams to maximise the on‑air content.

• Exceptional news judgement, including the ability to filter out spin.
• An exceptional broadcasting voice and delivery.
• First‑class political knowledge.
• Significant experience in a very fast‑paced broadcast newsroom.
• Razor‑sharp clarity of writing.
• Calmness and speed under pressure.
• Excellent team‑working skills.
• Brilliant audio editing ability.
• An understanding of News UK’s diverse media portfolio.
• Evidence of your news broadcasting skills.

• Private medical insurance, including coverage for pre‑existing conditions.
• Discounted gym memberships, free Class Pass at Home, and weekly in‑person or virtual exercise classes.
• Bikes for Work and Electric Car scheme.
• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books.
• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks.
• Access to exclusive events and competitions with brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times.
• Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities.
• Wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling.
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%.
• Wide range of training available, plus full Linked In Learning access.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year.

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