Accepting applications until: 29 November 2024 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 Producer for LBC Digital will join a team of 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. 3 best things about the job: Working on one of the UK’s leading news and opinion brands and collaborating with presenters/producers Using a variety of digital and editorial skills to bring your journalism to a wide audience Joining an award-winning team where new members are welcomed and new ideas appreciated Measures of success In the first few months, you would have: Created multiple articles, video clips and social posts to highlight the best of LBC’s opinion and presenter content Live streamed in-vision programmes across our digital platform Pitched content ideas and developed them through to publication Reacted to breaking news and amplified LBC’s ability to respond to developing stories around the world Built partnerships with multiple internal stakeholders within our Leicester Square newsroom Contributed to LBC’s digital targets 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 the 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 What you will need The ideal candidate will be proactive and willing to develop and implement innovative solutions, capable of the following: You’ll need a strong awareness of news and politics You’ll be obsessed with social media and how to use it to spread our content far and wide You’ll be into all multi-media with strong knowledge of video, audio and photography You’ll know how to create compelling online content and have a good understanding of SEO You’ll have outstanding communication skills You’ll analyse online user engagement and use the data to make informed editorial decisions You’ll know how to use Adobe Premiere Pro or similar You’ll react to breaking stories to deliver topical and engaging content You’ll be working from our London office in Leicester Square (when Covid restrictions are lifted) Everyone is welcome at Global Just like our media and entertainment platforms are for everyone, so are our workplaces. We know that we can’t possibly serve our diverse audiences without first nurturing and celebrating it in our people and that’s why we work hard to create an inclusive culture for everyone. We believe that different will set us apart, so no matter what you look like, where you come from or what your favourite radio station is, we want to hear from you. Although we cannot make guarantees, we welcome conversations about flexible working for all roles at Global