Journalist Coordinator EXTEND

Birmingham - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 24800 - 29500

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: B Journalist Coordinator
CONTRACT TYPE: Full-time Permanent
DEPARTMENT: BBC RADIO WM
LOCATION: Mailbox Birmingham
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 24800 to 29500 depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

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 BBC Radio WM to help bring local stories to life across platforms. As a Journalist Co-ordinator youll support programme teams in creating compelling digital content from social media and visualised radio moments to online audio video clips and TV news. Working across all teams youll play a key role in growing audiences and enhancing storytelling through creativity collaboration and a passion for the West Midlands.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM
Be part of an ambitious supportive and fast-paced team at BBC Radio WM where innovation meets impact. Youll help connect with local audiences by championing stories born in the West Midlands. With opportunities to develop digital skills work on high-profile content and collaborate across BBC platforms this is a place to grow create and make a real difference.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

Support programme teams across BBC Radio WM to create engaging digital content for social media BBC Sounds online news and TV.
Identify and visualise compelling radio moments to enhance cross-platform storytelling and audience reach.
Collaborate with editorial teams to plan and deliver content that reflects the diversity and vibrancy of the West Midlands.
Help shape innovative approaches to digital storytelling using tools and formats that connect with local audiences.
Contribute to the stations ambition to grow its digital footprint and celebrate stories that matter to our communities.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Understanding of digital content creation including social media video and audio formats.
Ability to identify and develop engaging stories that resonate with local audiences.
Experience working collaboratively in fast-paced editorial environments.
Creative thinker with a passion for innovation and storytelling.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Desired but Not Required

Experience using editing software and visualisation tools (e.g. Dira FCP).
Familiarity with BBC Sounds News Online or other BBC platforms.
Understanding of audience analytics and how they inform content decisions.
Knowledge of the West Midlands and its communities.
Experience contributing to multi-platform campaigns or projects.

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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JOB DETAILS JOB BAND: B Journalist CoordinatorCONTRACT TYPE: Full-time PermanentDEPARTMENT: BBC RADIO WMLOCATION: Mailbox BirminghamPROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 24800 to 29500 depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and...