Video Journalist EXTEND

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Full-time / Fixed-term Contract
DEPARTMENT: BBC Wales News
LOCATION: Cardiff
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 36400 - 41800 per annum 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.

Welsh language skills are not essential for this role / Nid yw sgiliaur Iaith Gymraeg yn hanfodol ar gyfer y swydd hon

BBC EXTEND

This role is advertised as part of our BBC 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

Join the Digital team at BBC Wales News and help us set the pace in visual journalism. As a Video Journalist youll create impact-led digital video and graphics that travel across app site and social and contribute to TV radio iPlayer and Sounds.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM
Youll work in a collaborative high-trust team that values craft speed and inclusionlearning from peers mentoring others and seeing your ideas land with audiences in Wales and beyond.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Work independently or as part of a team to initiate produce shoot write edit and sub-edit digital and social videos and graphics; routinely self-shoot complete packages to the highest standards.
• Deliver live coverage for digital (including live streaming) and contribute to linear programmes and iPlayer commissions.
• Originate and develop ideas that set the daily agenda and reflect Wales diversity; tailoring treatments by platform and audience using data and trends.
• Collaborate across the newsroom to share material avoid duplication and uphold best practice and safety.
• Help to improve otherspass on skills through training and mentoring; uphold editorial legal and health & safety standards.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Youre an ambitious creative video journalist with a track record of impactful digital/social video and graphics including in breaking-news situations.
• You combine high editorial judgment sharp writing and proven craft in shooting and editing with the ability to deliver live/broadcast content for digital and linear.
• You are a self-starter able to spot trends quickly and use audience insight to shape ideas with speed and accuracy.
• Youre a collaborative team-player who shares skills upholds BBC standards and thrives in a fast multi-platform environment.
• Welsh language skills are an advantage; a commitment to serving audiences in both languages is essential.