Global

A world of audio at your fingertips, allowing listeners to enjoy all of Global’s radio brands, award-winning podcasts, expertly curated playlists, all in one place, all for free on app

Founded 2007
201-500 employees
  • News, Media, Advertising, & Publishing
  • Headquarters address
    7th floor, Lacon London, 84, Theobalds Rd, London WC1X 8NL

    Europe’s largest radio company, Global is home to respected, national market leading media brands broadcasting across the UK on DAB & FM and around the world on Global Player, including Heart, Capital, LBC, Capital XTRA, Capital Dance, Classic FM, Smooth, Radio X and Gold.

    Global Player allows listeners to enjoy all of Global’s radio brands, award-winning podcasts, and expertly curated playlists, in one place in app, on web and on smart speakers.

    Global is also one of the leading Outdoor companies in both the UK & Europe, with over 253,000 sites reaching 95% of the UK population. Global’s extensive and diverse outdoor portfolio encompasses Transport for London’s Underground network, almost all major UK airports including Gatwick, the UK’s largest portfolio of roadside posters and premium digital screens in prime locations, as well as the UK’s largest network of buses including all major cities.

    On-air, on Global Player and with our outdoor platforms combined, Global reaches 51 million individuals across the UK every week, including 25.8 million on the radio alone.

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    Tech stack

    Java, Javascript, Node.JS, React, TypeScript, SQL, Android, Kotlin, iOS, Swift, Python, Django, Kubernetes, Docker, Snowflake, DBT, Spark, AWS

    Benefits

    Health and wellness

    Insurance (Health)
    Insurance (Dental)
    Insurance (Life)
    EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
    Legal assistance
    Fitness reimbursement
    Mental health benefits

    Vacation and time off

    Paid time off
    Paid holidays
    Flexible working hours
    Work from home flexibility
    Maternity benefits
    Paternity benefits

    Personal development

    Management training
    Job training
    Hackathons
    Mentorship opportunities
    Career growth

    Values and quality of life

    Diversity program
    Bike parking
    Employee groups and committees
    Snacks and beverages
    Matching charitable donations
    Company activities
    Games and recreation
    Showers
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