The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate should have experience in hosting and producing radio programs, excellent communication skills, be flexible and able to work on a multi-media platform. The individual should be creative and be able to generate new ideas for stimulating radio programmes.

Equally of interest is a charismatic and enthusiastic radio professional with a ready-to-launch show focusing on economics and finance. We are looking specifically for a candidate with experience of financial and business news.

Role Responsibility
Prepare radio programs as well as written content, visual images, audio material and video footage for our website and social media platforms.
Establish a relationship with listeners by providing news/information of interest to a UK audience
Handle emergency inserts (e.g. news updates and breaking stories); be ready for possible disasters and breaking news.
Be socially informed and up-to-date with national and international trends
Ability to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations and personalities and be able to adapt to changes in schedules and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment

Requirements
In addition to a creative and engaging personality, the successful candidate should possess the following:
University degree (preferably journalism/economics/finance/business)
Knowledge of the financial/business sector
Highly proficient IT and social networking skills
Native level of English with excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to make others feel comfortable and open up on air
Be a team player
Right to work in the UK

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
This position will require you to be on air so in addition to your CV you will need to submit a link to a previous radio program or audio file e.g. soundcloud link with a radio news report or documentary.

How to apply

To apply please send your application to Johanna.ross@sputniknews.com