Deputy Managing Editor – LBC

Overview

In this role you will help lead LBC’s editorial and operational output across radio, digital, video and on-demand platforms. You’ll shape editorial direction, oversee fast-moving newsroom decisions and drive audience growth while developing talent. You work closely with presenters and editorial teams to deliver distinctive, high-quality journalism that informs the national conversation. You’ll shape strategy, maintain editorial standards, and ensure efficient newsroom operations. This is a pivotal, high-impact leadership role at a leading UK news brand.

Responsibilities

• Editorial leadership to deliver the editorial vision with clear direction
• Oversee day-to-day live and on-demand output, planning, resourcing and operations
• Lead, coach and develop production teams to foster a high-performing newsroom culture
• Drive digital and audience growth by integrating radio, digital, video and social content using insights
• Support longer-term editorial strategy, improving processes and driving audience growth
• Maintain editorial standards and ensure compliance with Ofcom and Global requirements

Key requirements

• Senior editorial experience in broadcast journalism
• Excellent editorial judgement in breaking news and high-pressure situations
• Newsroom leadership experience and talent development ability
• Multiplatform content experience across radio, digital, video and social
• Operational expertise in managing priorities, workflows and resources
• Audience-focused mindset using data and insights to improve content and growth
• Strong communication and stakeholder influence skills

• leadership and coaching
• collaboration
• decision-making under pressure
• multiplatform content creation
• audience insights and data-driven optimization
• production workflow management

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