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    We are looking for a Journalist to join our News team in Newtownards. We are looking for a newsreader who will also be required to carry out Reporting duties. The successful candidate must have an absolute passion for news and an awareness that it happens 24/7. Importantly, you will have an excellent reading voice and are skilled at bulletin scripting and editing.

    In addition, you will be driven to producing engaging and creative self-generated stories across a number of different multi-media platforms including on-air, online and across social media.

    Flexibility and versatility in the role are key.

    You must have the ability to carry out your duties in a frequently high time-pressured environment working to hourly deadlines.

    We are part of a world-wide multi-media group with journalists working in news teams across the UK and Ireland-wide.

    Main responsibilities

    On-air, the role will have a main focus on bulletin scripting and reading in news and sport but you will also be expected to undertake Reporting duties as and when required. In addition, you will be able to produce informative articles for online and attention-grabbing social media posts.

    Bulletin editing: scripting, editing and delivering creative and legally-sound bulletins on the hour. You will also be expected to work weekends.

    Reporting: this will involve responding to breaking stories as and when required plus producing your own stories and coming up with ideas for potentially award-winning off-diary news specials that will work on-air, online and across social media. A key part of this job involves writing up web copy and producing online video content. These must all be delivered with accuracy, clarity and a style appropriate to our differing audiences and forms of media.

    What you will bring

    Essential

    Qualification in journalism – NCTJ or BJTC accredited or equivalent that has included training in law in journalism OR relevant degree, preferably one in Journalism or media studies

    • A fantastic broadcast voice
    • Experience in radio bulletin reading
    • First-class communication skills/strong interpersonal skills
    • Excellent team player
    • Valid driving licence and have access to a vech
    • A sound knowledge of law for journalists

    Desirable

    • Experience in video recording and editing
    • A proven track record of coming up with story ideas and seeing them through to delivery
    • At least 3 months’ experience in broadcast or online journalism

    Package Description

    Rewards packages at Bauer Media offer a range of salary sacrifice Benefits, such as our pension scheme and flexible holidays, as well as exclusive Perks like great deals and discounts for everyday life.

    • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 2 volunteer days
    • Internal Bauer Academy – Wide range of learning opportunities to support with your Career Development
    • Opportunity to buy additional holiday
    • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
    • Company pension
    • Cycle to work scheme, tech loan scheme and groups discounts for healthcare insurance
    • Discounted subscriptions on Bauer publications (50%)
    • Thrive initiatives – Wellbeing at Bauer
    • Opportunities to contribute to our Belonging@Bauer and Sustainability initiatives
    • Discounted high street vouchers

    About Bauer Media Group

    Bauer Media UK is part of the wider Bauer Media Group and is the No.1 UK Publisher and the No.1 Digital Commercial Audio broadcaster. We reach 25 million consumers across our Radio and Publishing brands such as Greatest Hits, KISS, Grazia, Today's Golfer, Absolute, TV Choice, Scala, Country Walking, Hits Radio, CAR, Magic, MCN, Jazz FM, Puzzles and many more!

    Bauer Media Group has remained one of the world’s most successful media companies for nearly 150 years through our commitment to continuous innovation and consumer obsession. Founded in Hamburg in 1875 and now in our fifth generation of family ownership, our multi-national company operates in 13 countries across Europe, reaching 200 million consumers.

    Belonging at Bauer Mission statement

    People are at the heart of everything we do. Inclusivity is part of who we are. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, and encourage authenticity, knowing that our differences are celebrated.

    What we will offer you

    Quite simply, our promise to you is that Bauer Media is a great place to do great work with great people. Our people take an enormous amount of pride in the brands they support. They like their team members, and they feel supported by their managers. We all take collective responsibility for our culture, because we know it has a ripple effect out across our brands. That’s why our culture of inclusion at work, Belonging at Bauer, is at the heart of everything we do. Belonging at Bauer is about our dual goals of being as representative as we can of the audiences we serve, and about creating a working environment where all our people feel able to bring their whole selves to work every day. It’s part of everything we do, and everyone who works here is responsible. If you join us, you’ll be an important part of this as well.

    Our mental health at work

    We’re proud to be the driving force behind the “Where’s your head at?” campaign, which is working to put Mental Health First Aiders on an equal footing with traditional workplace First Aiders. This is a priority for all of us that work at Bauer and we now have fully trained Mental Health First Aiders supporting and working across all of our UK locations.

    Learning and Development

    As the only Media company to be in the top 100 apprenticeship employers, we are striving to always be a great place to do great work for all, Bauer is committed to offering learning and development initiatives through its Bauer Academy tailored to its people, empowering teams and individuals to grow and progress in their careers.

    Please Note: We are actively seeking this position. You should hear from us within 48 hours of the expiry date. Please note on some occasions the role may be closed before date shown or need to be extended.