Senior Journalists, Newsbeat
Senior Journalists, Newsbeat
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£ 39800 - 49800
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JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: x2 Fixed Term Contracts / Attachments (7 months)
DEPARTMENT: BBC News
LOCATION: The Mailbox Birmingham
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 39800 - 49800 depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
Interviews are expected to take place on 25th September
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.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Newsbeat is an industry-leading multi-platform team producing creative original and impactful journalism for 15-24 year olds - across BBC Radio 1 1Xtra Asian Network BBC News Online and Social.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated journalist with a range of writing video and social media skills to help lead our digital output.
You will work as part of a team of senior journalists driving editorial ambitions and innovation - ensuring we are adapting to and serving the changing needs of our diverse and underserved audiences.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
As part of a young dynamic and creative newsroom you will be at the forefront of the BBCs mission to engage 15-24 year olds with impartial trusted and relevant journalism.
In the role you will have the chance to shape Newsbeats digital offer - taking our reporting to new audiences in new ways making impact across the BBC and beyond.
Senior journalists also have the opportunity to work on a wide range of original stories across our output including on-air reporting.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
- You will be responsible for writing commissioning editing and publishing content - including stories and video for the BBC News website and Social platforms - underpinned by sound editorial judgement and an excellent understanding of young and diverse audiences.
- You will use analytics and data to drive our journalism.
- You will liaise with other BBC News departments to collaborate and champion our content and audiences.
- You will develop and motivate journalists and reporters in a fast-paced national newsroom.
- You will be full of boundary-pushing ideas for stories and formats.
- You will be passionate about engaging 15-24s with national and global news.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Writing and subbing text stories with sound editorial judgement and understanding of media law.
- Experience of working in a fast-paced national newsroom.
- Comprehensive understanding of modern digital trends formats platforms and analytics.
- Excellent knowledge of national and global news and current affairs including politics sport and entertainment.
- Leadership and communication skills with experience of developing junior colleagues and liaising with stakeholders
DESIRABLE
- Video production/editing.
- Social media content production.
- Experience of multi-platform reporting including audio and video.
If you can bring some of these skills and experiences along with transferable strengths wed love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
