Part-time Evening Editor; FTC

Job Description

Times Radio, launched in June 2020, has shaken up the broadcasting firmament and shown growth in listeners as measured by Rajar. As a live news radio station, we have built a strong reputation for providing well‑informed, thoughtful and intelligent news and discussion, covering the key stories of the day. Combining the journalistic expertise of The Times and The Sunday Times with the radio experience of News Broadcasting, we already have over 600,000 weekly listeners.

We have a world‑class line‑up of presenters talking to excellent guests, who value conversation over confrontation.

As a part‑time evening editor on Times Radio you will oversee both the live evening programmes and the set up for the next day’s breakfast programme, every Thursday and Friday from 1pm to 9pm. You will take overall responsibility for sections of the broadcast and digital output as required and provide leadership and direction for staff. The one‑year fixed‑term contract is for 16 hours a week.

• Provide editorial leadership for the on‑the‑day teams, steering the journalistic coverage of Times Radio, setting the agenda, and ensuring that the right stories are being covered in the right way, to the highest journalistic and creative standards.
• Take responsibility for the legal, ethical and compliance aspects of the coverage.
• Identify the news lines and talkable moments from the output and ensure that they are published externally and on the Times Radio digital platforms.
• Ensure that the highest production standards are maintained, for both the live radio and the live video stream.
• Provide visible leadership for the on‑duty teams, giving editorial and organisational direction that is clear, honest and accountable, implementing the agreed vision for Times Radio in a way that is inspiring and meaningful, and dealing with workplace situations as they emerge (including handling immediate rota issues).
• Take responsibility for team welfare and performance, listening to and addressing staff concerns, and nurturing the staff to ensure that Times Radio has a culture of high‑performing teams.
• Work with presenters to help them achieve the objectives for their programme, giving them constructive feedback, hearing their concerns and developing their on‑air styles so that they can be confident ambassadors for Times Radio.
• Represent Times Radio as needed in an external context, seeking and managing relationships with new partners, seeking new opportunities to grow Times Radio and to attract new staff and broadcast talent.

• A great understanding of what makes terrific radio and great visuals and the ability to communicate that to team members.
• Deep understanding of the current news agenda and the nose to pick the best stories that resonate with the audience and make an impact.
• Warm inter‑personal skills that bring out the best in teams and ensure that the working atmosphere is constructive and positive.
• A focus on detail and the ability to multitask in a busy newsroom environment.
• You are used to working with and getting the best out of presenters.
• A good ambassador for the brand, you are great at building and nurturing relationships internally and externally.
• Strong understanding of relevant compliance and legal issues.

• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre‑existing conditions.
• Discounted gym memberships, free Class Pass at Home, weekly in‑person/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 exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities.
• Access to 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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