Head Of News Job In Leeds

Job Description

Radio News Hub is looking for a Head of News to lead our talented team of Journalists from our new state of the art studios in Leeds City Centre.

You’ll be joining an ambitious company that embraces creativity.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead our growing team, working closely with our Senior Journalists and Head of Programming.
2. Make decisions under pressure and manage a newsroom that operates beyond typical hours.
3. Understand and communicate the content required in hourly bulletins received by more than 400 radio stations.
4. Develop and maintain relationships across our business.

Minimum Requirements:

1. At least five years experience in a radio newsroom.
2. Excellent people skills.
3. Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team.
4. Legal right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence.

In return you'll receive a competitive salary, negotiated dependent on experience. We also offer a bonus scheme, generous holiday entitlement, company pension and provide you with discounted savings at many High Street stores in the UK.

The closing date for applications is Friday 20th September.

For an informal chat please contact either Jamie Fletcher (jamie@radionewshub.com) or Stephanie Otty (Stephanie@radionewshub.com).