Online Journalist, Manchester - Extend
Online Journalist, Manchester - Extend
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JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term contract/ attachment until 3rd April 2026 Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC News Manchester
LOCATION: Salford - Hybrid
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: Up to 33500 depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
Were happy to discuss flexible working. If youd like to please indicate your preference in the application though theres no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
BBC EXTEND
This role is advertised as part of ourBBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010) or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. Youre broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments and medical conditions such as Cancer HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.
We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process or have any questions about our Extend programme please contact.
The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.
If youd like more information on BBC Extend please visit the BBC Extend webpage. (EXTEND code: EX2324).
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
We are looking for a driven and passionate journalist to join the Local Story Team in Manchester. Youll be an experienced digital journalist who knows what online audiences expect and can turn around copy under tight deadlines. This job requires someone with a strong news sense that thrives on producing original journalism that can get to the heart of Manchesters diverse communities with a focus on working families and underserved audiences. The role involves shift work including late early and weekend working.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
You will cover a full range of news stories from across Greater Manchester with a keen focus on finding content that can work across our platforms including online social media and radio. You will be responsible for researching and writing news articles and headlines sourcing pictures and dealing with breaking news. You will get behind the headlines explaining issues and producing features to engage and inform our audiences.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
- Report quickly and accurately the news stories of the day from breaking news to social issues.
- Produce original journalism by using a wide range of contacts and sources and identify innovative story ideas and treatments for an online audience.
- Report on news stories in the field and from the office conduct interviews attend media conferences live events and report from court.
- Work as an integral part of the BBC Manchester news team working alongside producers correspondents and reporters as well as the wider BBC.
- Produce multi-platform content and work to a digital first news model.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Sound editorial judgement and can make decisions on matters of editorial sensitivity under pressure.
- Proven ability to deliver original journalism.
- The ability to work quickly and accurately to a rolling deadline and respond to breaking news producing high quality copy that demonstrates the BBCs values of impartiality and fairness.
- The ability to tell complex stories in an engaging way using a variety of text video and social media.
- A demonstrable understanding of the law in relation to online journalism and the BBCs editorial guidelines.
- An understanding of the web and social media ability to identify shareable content create package and sell it.
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
- A willingness to experiment and try different approaches in digital storytelling to reach new and different audiences
- An experience of radio and gathering audio for a radio platform
If you can bring some of these skills and experience along with transferable strengths wed love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
