Our Team: How we enrich everyday life
You’ll be joining our energetic and multi award-winning News team, covering the whole of county of Kent. Our team is the trusted local voice for millions of listeners across Greatest Hits Radio, Hits Radio, and our iconic brands including Magic Radio, Absolute Radio, and KISS.
Our newsroom is collaborative, fast-paced and passionate about telling brilliant local stories. You’ll work closely with other reporters, editors and presenters who support each other, share ideas and thrive on being first to break the news.
The difference you will make:
As a Multimedia Reporter for Kent, you’ll be at the forefront of breaking news reporting for the famous Greatest Hits Radio network and the Hits Radio network, as well as reporting into our other iconic brands such as Magic Radio, Absolute Radio and KISS as appropriate
You’ll deliver engaging, authoritative journalism across radio, video, digital and social channels, ensuring our audiences receive accurate, balanced and compelling stories when they matter most.
Your role:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Sourcing, developing and delivering breaking local news stories
2. Reporting live from the scene of developing stories
3. Producing engaging audio and video content
4. Planning and delivering compelling local bulletin content
5. Building and maintaining strong contacts across the patch
6. Ensuring all content is accurate, legally sound and Ofcom compliant
7. Supporting coverage across Bauer’s wider news network
The skills you will bring:
8. Recognised journalism qualification
9. Full UK driving licence
10. Strong audio and video editing skills
11. Knowledge of media law and Ofcom regulations
12. Ability to work calmly under pressure across platforms
13. News doesn't stick to office hours – so you will have flexibility to respond out of hours
Working Pattern / Location:
Full-time, permanent. Remote role, based in Kent.