Multimedia Journalist

Job Title:                                Multimedia Journalist

Salary:                                    £12,200 for 14 hours p.w. (£30,500 full-time equivalent) 

Location:                               London office (Blackfriars) 

Contract:                               Permanent

Hours of work:                     Part-time (14 hours per week) worked on shifts between 6am and 6pm Monday to Friday, plus one weekend per month (TOIL provided)

Reporting to:                         News Editor

Want to tell stories that matter to thousands of Christians across the UK? 

Premier, Europe’s largest Christian media agency, is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to help shape our coverage of around 3,000 stories a year across radio, online and print.  

Our newsroom works at pace to find the issues that matter to our audience and tell them creatively and compellingly across multiple platforms. We are looking for a sharp, original storyteller with strong news judgement, the ability to spot and develop stories, and the confidence to respond well under pressure.

This is a mid-level role for an experienced journalist who can spot original angles, respond quickly to breaking news, and produce compelling content across multiple platforms. You’ll produce engaging news and current affairs content including radio bulletins, interviews, special reports and written articles. You will also help shape the daily agenda, contribute to forward planning, and ensure all output meets high editorial, legal and regulatory standards.

About you:

Premier is looking for someone who not only has the professional skills for the role, but who is also aligned with our mission to help people encounter God through media and experience renewal. 

Please note: this role has a genuine occupational requirement for the post-holder to have a personal Christian faith.

You will bring:

•    Significant journalism experience in broadcast, print or digital media with a strong portfolio of work and the ability to produce compelling content for both broadcast and digital platforms.

•    Strong news judgement and excellent writing skills for broadcast and digital

•    Ability to source, verify and develop original stories independently

•    Confidence interviewing senior figures and working accurately under deadline pressure

•    A strong understanding of media law, Ofcom standards, and editorial compliance

•    A proven interest in and understanding of the Christian faith and Church and the ability to represent Premier’s voice with wisdom, professionalism and sensitivity.

Information for candidates

Why Join Premier?

Premier offers a great place to work, with people that support, encourage and look after one another. You will love coming into work, both in person and virtually!

Competitive salary and benefits package:

•    Flexible working arrangements based on the requirements of the role

•    25 days’ annual leave (pro-rata for part-time roles) plus UK bank holidays

•    Additional leave on your birthday

•    Contributory pension scheme

•    Life Assurance scheme

•    Employee Assistance with online GP scheme

•    Eye care scheme

•    Enhanced Family leave and Pay

In addition we offer:

•    Mission-Driven Work: Take the opportunity to make a tangible impact by contributing to a mission that reaches millions of people.

•    Dynamic Team Culture: Join a supportive, creative, and passionate team that values innovation and collaboration.

•    Growth Opportunities: Benefit from ongoing professional development in a role where your contributions are truly valued.

Application Process

•    All applications need to be completed online using our recruitment system (linked from our adverts).  

•    You will be asked to answer a number of questions before submitting your application – please ensure you provide information on how your skills and experience meet the requirements for this role.

•    If you have any questions or want to find out more about Premier’s recruitment process, please contact our team on recruitment@premier.org.uk

Ready to make a lasting Impact? Apply now with your CV, Cover Letter plus evidence of your work (preferably broadcast, print and digital). Please attach this to the auto email you will receive once you have applied.