Senior News Editor, BBC Weather
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: F
CONTRACT TYPE: 9 month attachment/FTC Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC News
LOCATION: London
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 67000 - 89000 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.
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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
This is a unique opportunity to lead BBC Weather into an exciting new era as we launch our groundbreaking partnership with the Met Office. Youll lead the team day-to-day driving innovation across digital platforms and ensuring our content reaches audiences everywhere on TV and radio too. Your leadership will help deliver accurate engaging weather coverage that informs connects and inspires millions every day.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
BBC Weather is one of the most popular and trusted weather brands in the UK with a record-breaking summer of digital consumption and engagement plus ambitious plans for growth. Youll join a passionate creative team at the heart of the BBC working to transform how we serve audiences across online social
media TV and radio.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITES AND IMPACT
Lead the daily editorial for BBC Weather during this period of transformation.
Direct daily teams to deliver text and video coverage for digital platforms alongside TV and radio output.
Maintain the highest editorial standards ensuring our reporting and forecasting is clearly framed featuring the best of our BBC Weather expertise.
Drive innovation in digital storytelling and social media engagement.
Oversee continuous coverage while balancing medium- and long-term priorities.
Use analytics to shape journalism that reaches existing and new audiences.
Champion diversity inclusion and organisational change across the team.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE KEY CRITERIA
Essential:
Significant experience directing daily news teams for digital platforms as well as TV and radio.
Excellent news judgement under pressure with ability to spot sharp top lines and drive the agenda.
Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced news environment.
Clear understanding of digital analytics and how to use them to shape journalism; alongside demonstrable knowledge of social media trends and emerging digital platforms.
Ability to lead continuous coverage while driving strategic priorities.
Strong editorial judgement and decision-making under pressure.
Proven track record of driving organisational and cultural change improving diversity and inclusion.
Ability to build close relationships with teams across BBC News.
Desirable:
Experience in weather science or specialist journalism.
Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
Understanding of audience behaviour and data-driven content strategies.
Track record of fostering creativity and innovation in teams.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Video Editing
- Fact check
- Content Management Systems
- AP Style
- Journalism
- Translation
- Adobe Premiere
- Final Cut Pro
- Channel Management
- Wordpress
- Word Processing
- Writing Skills
About Company
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