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Deputy Managing Editor - HeartGlobal Media and Entertainment
23 days ago
  • LevelMid Level
  • ProfessionsEditorial Director, Content Editor, Content Manager
  • TypeFull Time
  • LocationLondon, United Kingdom

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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.
Job Description
Deputy Managing Editor - Heart
Reporting of the Role This role reports to the Managing Editor - Heart
Overview of job
A rare opportunity has arisen to join the award-winning team at Heart. As Deputy Managing Editor, you’ll play a key role within the Heart team across all broadcast and digital platforms.
You'll be working closely with the Managing Editor and team to deliver the programming vision across all of Heart’s platforms. You'll have an ear and eye for detail, and the ability to empower and help lead the team. You’ll develop and share a vision for the brand, utilising your creative flair to help set Heart apart whilst maintaining the feel good factor of the brand.
As an experienced and credible leader, you’ll help steer the future direction of Heart with the team and key partners, taking everyone on the journey. You'll have a keen commercial understanding and a proven track record for devising and delivering great on-air promotions and programming initiatives.
3 best things about the job
  • You’ll play an integral part in leading the UK’s largest commercial radio station!
  • You’ll be instrumental in supporting great content/output
  • You’ll work with some inspiring people in one of the highest profile jobs in broadcasting!
Measures of success –  In the first few months, you would have:
  • Developed a strong leadership role with the Heart team
  • Developed a healthy understanding of the Heart brand
  • Taken the lead in great creative planning sessions.
  • Worked alongside the brand digital team to help deliver outstanding output
  • Helped plan, devise and implement exciting commercially branded content
Responsibilities of the role
  • You’ll be leading the presentation and production team to a high standard.
  • You’ll play a crucial role in discovering and developing new talent for the future.
  • You'll be utilising your creativity to plan and devise unique programming and digital content for the station, working right across the schedule.
  • You’ll have a keen eye for crafting great PR for Heart.
  • You’ll know and love Heart. You’ll understand what our target audience loves, their music preferences, their lifestyle choices and you’ll put this knowledge at the core of our programming
What you will need The ideal candidate will be proactive and willing to develop and implement innovative solutions, capable of the following:
  • An ability to grasp and help develop the vision for the station
  • A proven track record leading teams and working with high level talent
  • Great leadership skills, exhibiting a high degree of emotional intelligence
  • Extensive show production experience
  • Music programming experience, with an understanding of RCS Selector
  • Experience managing content and strategy across digital platforms
  • Be commercially minded
  • A keen ear and eye for detail and quality control across all platforms
  • High organisational ability, with experience managing a fast-paced workload
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 diversity 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.
We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to the recruitment process and workplace to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles. If you require us to make any reasonable adjustments for you or to disclose a condition, please email recruitment@global.com

Skills Required

  • Production
  • Content Management
  • Strategy

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