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Posted: 21st January 2025
You might think that the majority of jobs in radio are based in London, but the latest figures from Ofcom show a steady growth of jobs outside the capital.
In 2025, almost half of people employed across the UK's broadcasting sector are now based outside of London.
Ofcom's 8th annual equity, diversity and inclusion in broadcasting report shows that 48% of roles in broadcasting are now based outside the capital – up from 46% in 2023. The proportion is slightly higher in TV (49%) than in radio (46%).
The report also paints a mixed picture, revealing particular areas where progress towards a more representative workforce has stalled. While women remain well represented across the industry overall (50%), despite a slight uplift in promotions, they're still under-represented at a senior level (43%). This is particularly true for radio (excluding the BBC), with women only accounting for a third (33%) of those in senior management roles, and only 36% in commissioning or programming positions.
The data is also bleak when it comes to underrepresented groups, with a lower retention rates among women and those from minority ethnic groups. For example, although a greater proportion of those joining the broadcasting industry are from a minority ethnic group (26%), they also make up a higher proportion of those leaving their jobs (23%).
You can read the report in full on Ofcom's website.
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