Head of News

A full-time journalism job at UTV Media (GB) in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Posted 26 June 2015, 10.27am edt

Would you like the chance to work in one of the busiest news patches in the country?

Are you as comfortable reading news bulletins as out reporting, and know how to create great online news content for our website?

Do you want to be part of one of the UK’s fastest-growing radio groups, which includes heavyweights like talkSPORT?

UTV Media (GB) is one of the largest radio groups in the UK. We run the national station talkSPORT along with market leading local stations in England and Wales. We also own the UK's leading sports magazine, Sport, as well as being a major operator of DAB digital radio multiplexes throughout Great Britain.

We are now looking for a first class Head of News to join our news and sport team in Wolverhampton. You will be covering a huge patch including Shrewsbury, Telford, Oswestry, Kidderminster and Wolverhampton.

As well as having a great voice, creative flair, a strong work ethic and experience of working in a busy newsroom, the ideal candidate will also have a good sporting knowledge. You will also be able to lead the newsroom, manage the rota and coach the team.