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Swedish Radio's mission is to broadcast radio in the service of the public, and we have 7.4 million listeners each week. More than half of the population engages with our offerings in some form every day. Either through live linear radio or on-demand, via FM, on our own digital platforms, or with other providers. We offer credible knowledge, in-depth analysis, companionship, and entertainment. Working at Swedish Radio means that, regardless of your role, you are a valuable part of an important mission.

Swedish Radio P4 is a nationwide radio channel and is by far our most listened-to channel. It is used by the 25 local radio stations across the country that broadcast regionally. We are the fast and present channel that is rooted in our listeners' everyday lives while also taking them across Sweden and the rest of the world. We also have an emergency preparedness mission.

We are now looking for an inspiring and attentive planning editor for P4 Västmanland.

We are looking for someone who wants to drive and develop our journalism across all platforms. As a planning editor, you will be responsible for planned journalism, from tomorrow to the long term. This includes both larger investigations, short straightforward news, and the surprising unexpected angles on current issues. You ensure quality by analyzing, evaluating, and providing feedback. You are confident, inclusive, and enthusiastic, enjoy working in a team, and developing the editorial team's journalism through others. You have a nose for news and know when to pause and dig deeper. You enjoy leading and inspiring, with the listener in focus.

About the position: The position of planning editor at Swedish Radio P4 Västmanland is a permanent full-time position starting February 1 or by agreement. You will be based at our editorial office in Västerås. Do you enjoy developing people towards clear goals?

The most important thing for you who want to work as a planning editor with us at P4 Västmanland is that you are a confident, curious, collaborative, and unpretentious leader with the ability to develop your employees to create today's and tomorrow's most relevant news. You will lead the editorial team towards Swedish Radio's vision of more voices and stronger stories for greater understanding, and the public service mission is given to you. As a person, you are good at planning, structuring, and developing ideas. You will be part of the channel's management team and work closely with the daily editor and channel manager.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Journalistic education or experience assessed as equivalent is a requirement
• Experience in a leadership role at a news editorial office is a requirement
• Driver's license (B) is a requirement

Why you should apply: If you want to engage a large and committed audience with important investigations and entertaining radio based on news and current events, P4 Västmanland is a fantastic platform. Our listener base is stable, and we receive continuous feedback that we succeed in creating relevant, engaging news and current events. At P4 Västmanland, a decent and ambitious team works driven by development and growth. And you will make a difference – for real. Your voice, our future. That's how it is.

Application and contact information: Questions about the position: Lars Eskelind, channel manager P4 Västmanland, [email protected]. Questions about the recruitment: Marianne Jansson, HR partner, [email protected]. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, but no later than January 25, 2026. We warmly welcome your application!