Senior News Editor
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Job Description
JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: F
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Full-time
DEPARTMENT: Nations Scotland News
LOCATION: Glasgow but flexible
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 67000 - 81000 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.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Editor Commissioning & Original Journalism will lead our specialist teams and is responsible for delivering our highest impact story telling. You will manage our team of correspondents who cover Health Social and Home Affairs Education The Economy Climate Change Arts & Entertainment as well as Sports News and Transport. You will also manage our commissioning & impact team and will run our production spend in line with our growth strategy.
Reporting to the Head of News & Current Affairs you will play a key role in promoting a culture of journalistic excellence and diverse perspectives.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
BBC Scotland News is the countrys number one content provider for Scottish news. This role will be part of the senior news management group which leads 300 journalists in bases as far apart as Shetland to Westminster. At a time when misinformation is rife you will be front and centre of the BBCs agenda to pursue truth with no agenda.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
- Lead specialist journalism teams
- To devise departmental strategy on commissioning process
- Accountable for delivering network quality high impact journalism
- Ensure an inclusive working culture
- To maximise spend in line with BBC strategic growth priorities
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Experience in leading teams at national level
- Demonstrable aptitude in change management
- Proven record in generating original journalism
- Significant delivery of strategic objectives
- Management of budgets
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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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
