Journalist, BBC Brasil
Journalist, BBC Brasil
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Job Description
JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Brasil
LOCATION: London
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: Include salary range including currency icon e.g. 27300 - 37300 depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
Closing Date: 23:59 28 September 2025
JRN25
Were happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
As a bilingual Journalist at BBC Brasil youll create original high-impact journalism across text video and audio platforms in both Portuguese and English. Youll deliver compelling stories with editorial integrity helping inform and engage audiences in Brazil and globally. From breaking news to investigative features your work will reflect BBC values of accuracy impartiality and creativity. Youll collaborate across teams lead special projects and contribute to a dynamic multilingual newsroom.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
Join BBC Brasil and be part of a globally respected news organisation committed to impartial high-quality journalism. Youll help shape the global conversation for Portuguese-speaking audiences working with talented teams across multimedia platforms. With access to world-class training editorial excellence and a diverse inclusive culture youll grow your career while making a meaningful impact. At the BBC your work informs millions and strengthens trust in journalism across borders.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
- Originate research and produce engaging stories across text video and audio to the highest editorial standards.
- Apply sound editorial judgment to deliver impartial accurate journalism under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Lead special projects and investigations contributing to the editorial direction of BBC Brasil.
- Collaborate across BBC teams and platforms tailoring content for diverse audiences and formats.
- Occasionally present live or recorded content and support newsroom planning sub-editing and team development.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Full fluency in Brazilian Portuguese and strong English communication skills both written and spoken.
- Proven track record in delivering original high-impact journalism across formats including investigative reporting.
- Strong editorial judgment and ability to handle complex stories in areas like politics economics and the environment.
- Experience scripting and producing video content for digital platforms including long-form and multimedia storytelling.
- Ability to perform live on video sub-edit content and apply BBC editorial standards with accuracy and professionalism.
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
- Multimedia production experience including filming and editing is a strong plus.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
