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Senior Multimedia Journalist - 36020

Full TimePermanentNot specifiedRetail
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 1 May 2026

Job Description

Our client has an exciting opportunity to join their news team as a Senior Multimedia Journalist. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality journalism and will be fully up to date with current affairs on the Isle of Man. This role involves using the latest digital tools and technologies to generate, research, write, and present compelling stories across radio, social media, and their website. As a senior member of the team, the candidate will demonstrate strong editorial judgement, possess a good broadcasting voice, and have the confidence to deliver both pre-recorded and live news. Proven journalism experience is essential, along with a solid understanding of media law and regulatory requirements. Additionally, the ability to mentor colleagues and contribute to the ongoing development of the newsroom would be advantageous. A clean, full driving licence is required, as well as the flexibility to work outside normal office hours. Please email team@itchyfeet.im or follow the link for further information and for details on how to apply https://itchyfeetoffshore.com/jobs/36020-senior-multimedia-journalist-isle-of-man/

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi35%
AI exposure (AIOE)i68%

While some routine and content production tasks are increasingly supported or replaced by AI (e.g., drafting, editing, social media scheduling), key aspects such as live broadcasting, editorial judgment, mentoring, and audience engagement require human skills and presence. The role is moderately exposed to AI augmentation, especially in content creation and research, but core journalistic and leadership functions remain resistant to full automation.

Task analysis

  • Research, write, and edit news stories for radio, website, and social media platforms.
  • Present live and pre-recorded news broadcasts with strong editorial judgment.
  • Monitor current affairs and identify newsworthy stories relevant to the Isle of Man.
  • Mentor and support junior journalists in newsroom practices and professional development.
  • Ensure all content complies with media law and regulatory standards.
  • Engage audiences on social media by creating and sharing multimedia content.
  • Contribute to newsroom strategy and editorial decision-making.
  • Operate digital recording and editing equipment for audio and video production.
  • Drive to locations for on-site reporting and interviews.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 2471Journalists, newspaper and periodical editors
O*NET: 27-3022.00
AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £30k
UK sector median
£20,592
UK sector mean
£24,588
£0£8k£15k£23k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Leverage AI tools for rapid research and fact-checking
  • Use automated transcription for faster interview turnaround
  • Optimise headlines and posts with AI-driven analytics

📈 Disruption outlook

10%1 yr
25%5 yrs
45%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

🤖 AI AgentNewsWhip

Automates news trend monitoring and story suggestions

💻 TechnologyOtter.ai

Automates audio transcription for interviews

🌍 OutsourcingFreelance Content Creators

Supplement multimedia content production flexibly

Recommendation

Augment role

AI boosts productivity but human judgement and mentoring remain essential

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Copilot for Word

Draft and edit news stories efficiently

Power Automate

Streamline content scheduling and social posting

Microsoft Teams

Coordinate newsroom collaboration and mentoring

Key Skills

WritingExpertReport WritingAdvancedCommunications and MediaExpertPresentation SkillsAdvancedCritical ThinkingAdvancedRegulatory ComplianceIntermediateDrivingIntermediateTeamworkAdvancedEditorial JudgmentExpertContent CreationAdvancedActive ListeningAdvanced

Knowledge Areas

Communications and MediaReporting and DocumentationIsle of Man Law and RegulationLegal Compliance and Risk ManagementContent and Document ManagementComputer and Office SoftwareTeam Leadership and Collaboration

Alternative Career Paths

News Editor88% match

Oversees newsroom operations and editorial direction, managing content and staff.

Communications Manager75% match

Leads internal and external communications strategy for organizations.

Broadcast Producer80% match

Coordinates and manages the production of radio or television programming.

Media Trainer70% match

Provides training and mentorship to aspiring journalists and media professionals.

Also Consider

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Classic Auto. Risk

11%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

4/5

Considerable prep

O*NET Median Salary

£33k

US ref. $41k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

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