Multimedia News and Sport Reporter

We are looking for a Reporter to join our News Team covering South Wales.

You will be the first on the scene of breaking stories across South Wales, delivering colourful, descriptive reports, gathering high-quality, engaging audio and being able to respond calmly and effectively under pressure.

You will have a strong voice that delivers radio reports with authority and you will also have the ear, eye and editing skills to create outstanding video reports too.

You will be expected to develop and maintain contacts with key decision makers and our local audiences, so we are the voice of our local community, delivering original and relevant stories with quality face-to-face audio / video. You will be the ambassador for our station and will have great people skills and contribute to a positive working environment.

News happens at any time of day or night, seven days a week so flexibility is expected in order to react to major stories outside of normal working hours.

This is a predominantly remote-based position, ideally based in Cardiff. However you will have access to our studios in both Swansea and Bristol.

Responsibilities
 

• To source, develop, create and deliver quality breaking local news stories to local news-hub and national news desks on an hourly and daily basis.
• To have the organisational skills and news judgement to plan and deliver compelling locally relevant stories for breakfast bulletins, including quality, engaging local audio / video.
• Upload all news stories you deliver on-air onto Bauer’s digital platforms i.e. on the news pages of our websites and on social media, in line with Bauer’s Social Media Policy.
• Curate and maintain contacts with key people in your news area to help source news stories.
• Maintain an effective diary of upcoming local newsworthy events.
• Produce a weekly local prospects list and agree plans for coverage of events with the news desk.
• Be able to react quickly and effectively to breaking news happening in your area.
• Be able to deliver clear, concise and correct copy at speed.
• Source and deliver exclusive stories into breakfast news bulletins.
• Be available in the event of breaking stories or emergencies outside of normal working hours.
• Ensure all your stories are legally sound, accurate, balanced and Ofcom compliant.
• Edit and present bulletins for whatever services are required and/or report and cover other news roles where necessary to help the UK news team.
• Be part of establishing well-rehearsed plans so we can react quickly and effectively to breaking stories and emergencies. 
• Report and produce on location of major news stories as required.
• Play your part in having a professional, calm and positive working environment. 
• Work with other news teams within Bauer, including our magazine brands, to maximum effectiveness.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced news environment.
• Ability to manage and prioritise time effectively.
• Attention to detail.
• Any other reasonable duties as delegated by the Head of News or News Editor in Chief.
• You will for Health and Safety reasons ensure that the Newsdesk always knows your location and what you are doing.

What you will bring

• Recognised Broadcast Journalist Qualification
• Fully conversant with media law and Ofcom Broadcast Code
• Sound knowledge of current affairs
• General knowledge of Sports news
• Skilled in all social media including Twitter, Facebook, recording video and audio for online purposes.
• Full UK Driving Licence and the ability and confidence to be able to drive Bauer pool cars.

Desirable

• Knowledge of broadcast area
• Contacts in broadcast area or patch.
• Prior knowledge of Bauer’s newsgathering software / technology

Expiry Date 7th May 2024

Package Description

Rewards packages at Bauer Media offer a range of salary sacrifice Benefits, such as our pension scheme and flexible holidays, as well as exclusive Perks like great deals and discounts for everyday life.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 2 volunteer days 
• Internal Bauer Academy – Wide range of learning opportunities to support with your Career Development 
• Opportunity to buy additional holiday
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay 
• Company pension 
• Cycle to work scheme, tech loan scheme and groups discounts for healthcare insurance
• Discounted subscriptions on Bauer publications (50%)
• Thrive initiatives – Wellbeing at Bauer
• Opportunities to contribute to our Belonging@Bauer and Sustainability initiatives  
• Discounted high street vouchers

About Bauer Media Group

Bauer Media UK is part of the wider Bauer Media Group and is the No.1 UK Publisher and the No.1 Digital Commercial Audio broadcaster. We reach 25 million consumers across our Radio and Publishing brands such as Greatest Hits, KISS, Grazia, Today's Golfer, Absolute, TV Choice, Scala, Country Walking, Hits Radio, CAR, Magic, MCN, Jazz FM, Puzzles and many more! 

Bauer Media Group has remained one of the world’s most successful media companies for nearly 150 years through our commitment to continuous innovation and consumer obsession. Founded in Hamburg in 1875 and now in our fifth generation of family ownership, our multi-national company operates in 13 countries across Europe, reaching 200 million consumers.

Belonging at Bauer Mission statement

People are at the heart of everything we do. Inclusivity is part of who we are. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, and encourage authenticity, knowing that our differences are celebrated.

What we will offer you

Quite simply, our promise to you is that Bauer Media is a great place to do great work with great people. Our people take an enormous amount of pride in the brands they support. They like their team members, and they feel supported by their managers. We all take collective responsibility for our culture, because we know it has a ripple effect out across our brands. That’s why our culture of inclusion at work, Belonging at Bauer, is at the heart of everything we do. Belonging at Bauer is about our dual goals of being as representative as we can of the audiences we serve, and about creating a working environment where all our people feel able to bring their whole selves to work every day. It’s part of everything we do, and everyone who works here is responsible. If you join us, you’ll be an important part of this as well.

Our mental health at work

We’re proud to be the driving force behind the “Where’s your head at?” campaign, which is working to put Mental Health First Aiders on an equal footing with traditional workplace First Aiders. This is a priority for all of us that work at Bauer and we now have fully trained Mental Health First Aiders supporting and working across all of our UK locations.

Learning and Development

As the only Media company to be in the top 100 apprenticeship employers, we are striving to always be a great place to do great work for all, Bauer is committed to offering learning and development initiatives through its Bauer Academy tailored to its people, empowering teams and individuals to grow and progress in their careers.

Please Note: We are actively seeking this position. You should hear from us within 48 hours of the expiry date. Please note on some occasions the role may be closed before date shown or need to be extended.

Bauer Core Values

Passion

We LOVE what we do – it inspires, unifies and challenges us. Our passion is contagious – both loud and quiet, making the impossible possible.

Excellence

Our desire for excellence fuels our ambition for personal and business growth.

Trust

We value honesty and integrity. Trust is our foundation, empowering our people to live up to their full potential.

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship is our pursuit of opportunity – we are agile, focused and resourceful

If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process please email careershub@bauermedia.co.uk we would love to hear from you.