Station Editor

A full-time programming job at That's TV in Manchester and Preston
Posted 4 March 2015, 8.35am est

We are seeking a broadcast journalist to oversee the multi-platform output of a That’s TV service. The role will include developing schedules, managing staff and interns, coordinating production, directing live shows, editing content and liaising with sales to ensure advertising is aired. The successful applicant will have overall responsibility for all local station output including all obligations to Ofcom and third party contractors.

That's Manchester and That's Lancashire

That’s TV will soon be launching on Freeview channel 8 in Manchester and Lancashire, consolidating its position as the UK’s largest city television operator.

That’s Manchester will be the largest local TV channel in the UK after London targeting a potential 1.1m homes in the Greater Manchester area. The station will provide a varied schedule of news, sport, lifestyle, entertainment and discussion programming plus specialist ethnic and music programming.

That’s Lancashire will serve Blackpool and Preston with news, sport, current affairs, music and entertainment.

That’s TV seeks to bring the brand values associated with US city TV to the towns and cities of the UK, delivering the latest news and entertainment on TV, mobile and web.