Content Editor, LBC (Lates)

at  Global Radio Services

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are Global.
We think big, work hard and never stand still. It’s our talented and passionate people that make us leaders in creativity and innovation and the proud home to the best media and entertainment on the planet.
We’re here to make everyone’s day brighter. That’s everyone from our Globallers, to our audiences, every partner we work with and every community we work in. Whether we’re making shows or making headlines, making everyone’s day brighter is behind everything we do.
Whether we’re in the studio, building a world-class Global Player app, displaying brilliant Outdoor ads, or producing fast-moving digital content, we’re at our best when we’re working together. It’s why we show up, deliver great work and above all, it’s the reason we all love to work here.

THE ROLE

The Content Editor, LBC (Lates) will join a team of journalists, content producers and editors creating agenda-setting content. We are looking for a journalist with the editorial judgment to select LBC’s most shareable on-air content and turn it viral. Working with video, audio, stills and text, you will create compelling articles that make LBC the go-to place for opinion across all our media.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

• You’ll create content from LBC’s radio and video output, writing/curating articles and using social media to publish original, shareable material
• You’ll be a social media expert who knows how to elevate our award-winning presenter content and set the daily news agenda
• You’ll be a news and politics junkie who loves breaking original stories using innovative tools to create compelling content
• You’ll be responsible for editing video and audio to support editorial needs, including the visualisation of live on air content
• You’ll use image editing software (Photoshop) to create accompanying pieces of design for use on the website, on videos and audio content
• You’ll be familiar with best practices on key social media channels, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube
• Under direction of the Senior Editors, you’ll be comfortable undertaking site management tasks for lbc.co.uk and making changes to reflect the developing news agenda
• You’ll work closely with the editorial team to help drive revenues, user numbers and customer satisfaction
• You’ll create a great working relationship with the LBC presenters, producers, news team and management