Digital Journalist

Accepting applications until: 28 February 2025Job Description

Job title: Digital Journalist

At Global, we think big, work hard, and never stand still. We’re the proud home of the best media and entertainment, driven by our talented and passionate people. Our mission? To make everyone’s day brighter— our Globallers, our audiences, our partners, and our communities. Whether we’re in the studio, building world-class technology, or securing record Outdoor advertising partnerships, we make sure we’re doing it as a team.

Your new role

As a Digital Journalist at LBC, you will be at the forefront of delivering breaking news, insightful analysis, and engaging content to a fast-growing online audience. You'll work in a dynamic newsroom, writing high-quality articles that align with LBC’s reputation for bold and thought-provoking journalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and publish compelling news articles, features, and analysis for LBC’s website and digital platforms.
• React quickly to breaking news, ensuring fast and accurate coverage.
• Work closely with editors, producers, and broadcasters to translate on-air discussions into engaging digital content.
• Conduct research, interviews, and fact-checking to uphold journalistic integrity.
• Optimize content for SEO, social media, and audience engagement.
• Collaborate with multimedia teams to enhance articles with videos, images, and graphics.
• Monitor analytics to understand audience trends and improve content performance.

What You’ll Love About This Role

Think Big: You’ll have the chance to shape the digital presence of one of the UK’s most respected news brands.

Own It You’ll take responsibility for delivering impactful journalism that resonates with our audience.

Keep it Simple: We value clarity and accessibility in our reporting, ensuring news is digestible for all readers.

Better Together: You'll be part of a dynamic and supportive team working in a fast-paced, creative environment.

What Success Looks Like

• Delivering high-quality, accurate, and engaging digital news content on a daily basis.
• Breaking exclusive stories that drive traffic and audience engagement.
• Translating LBC’s on-air conversations into must-read online articles.
• Increasing audience reach through well-optimized, shareable content.
• Collaborating effectively with colleagues across editorial, production, and social media teams.

What You’ll Need

• Experience in digital journalism, preferably within a news or media organization.
• Strong writing, editing, and headline-writing skills.
• The ability to work quickly under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• A keen news sense and understanding of the UK media landscape.
• Experience using CMS platforms, SEO best practices, and social media trends
• A passion for news, politics, and current affairs, with a sharp editorial judgment.

Creating a place we all belong at Global

We are dedicated to creating a place where different voices are represented, amplified and celebrated. We know that we can’t serve our diverse audiences without first celebrating it in our people, which is why we’re passionate about creating an inclusive culture where every Globaller can belong. So, no matter who you are or where you are from, you can find your place at Global. 

As a business, we believe in the importance of a healthy work-life balance and the value of a flexible and agile workforce. Therefore, we operate a Smart Working approach. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during your recruitment process, drop us an email at [email protected], we’ll be happy to help.