Midlands 103 — Head of News and Sport & Midlands Today Presenter

About the role

Midlands 103 is seeking an experienced Head of News & Sport to lead our newsroom and present our flagship current affairs programme, Midlands Today. This role involves overseeing news and sports coverage, leading our editorial team, and delivering engaging content across radio and digital platforms for audiences across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.

Responsibilities

• Lead the newsroom and present the flagship current affairs programme Midlands Today
• Oversee all news and sports coverage
• Lead and manage the editorial team
• Deliver engaging content across radio and digital platforms
• Drive local news coverage across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath

Requirements

• Strong journalism experience
• Proven leadership skills
• Confident broadcaster with on-air presentation ability
• Passion for local news and community journalism
• Experience across both radio and digital platforms