Journalist, Newsnight

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term Contract/Attachment (9 months)
DEPARTMENT: BBC News & Current Affairs Newsnight
LOCATION: London Broadcasting House W1A 1AA
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: Up to 40000 London Weighting 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

Were recruiting a Journalist to work on BBC Newsnight. Were about added-value conversation consequential interviews and gripping debate and discussion. Its about fresh insights and forensic interviews. Were looking for sharp journalists with creative ideas and strong analytical skills. We want a great team player with ambition and ideas. Were looking for a creative journalist who shows bags of initiative and passionately cares about making the best output. You will have lots of ideas and enjoy working to tight deadlines.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

Were the BBCs big news personality show and our interviews are picked up by the rest of the BBC and broadcast around the world. From the infamous interview with Prince Andrew to conversations with global figures including Elon Musk Hillary Clinton Aung Sang Suu Kyi Madonna Dolly Parton Bill Gates Greta Thunberg Prime Minister Mark Carney Prime Minister Netanyahu the Dalai Lama and David Attenborough our team delivers journalism that matters.

As a Journalist you will play a pivotal role in shaping these moments.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

Journalists on this programme will be responsible for delivering great ideas forstories guests and creative treatments that give Newsnight a strong identity.
You will need to be a strong fixer who can work to tight deadlines.
You will need to have a good understanding of the news agenda and a track recordin spotting trends and stories behind the headline.
You will also work collaboratively with other parts of the BBC to give our originalstories the best possible exposure on the appropriate platforms and create impact.
Contributing to a dynamic supportive and creative work culture.
Maintain personal effectiveness by managing emotions in the face of pressure andsetbacks.
Demonstrate an approach to work that is characterized by commitment motivationand energy.
Fix and provide briefs for high-impact interviews with fast turnarounds and tightdeadlines.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

The successful candidate will have experience working in daily news in journalism.
You should be able to demonstrate your ability to perform to a high standard in a breaking news environment working with fast turnarounds and tight deadlines.
You must be an experienced fixer and be able to demonstrate a creative streak with the ability to make output that has impact.
Strong editorial judgement with a good understanding of the news agenda.
Demonstrable ability to bring creative ideas to the table.
Strong writing skills.

DESIRABLE

You will welcome constructive feedback and use it to develop your skills.
Experience of working with high profile talent is helpful.

If you can bring some of these skills and experiences along with transferable strengths wed love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

JOB DETAILS JOB BAND: CCONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term Contract/Attachment (9 months)DEPARTMENT: BBC News & Current Affairs NewsnightLOCATION: London Broadcasting House W1A 1AAPROPOSED SALARY RANGE: Up to 40000 London Weighting depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary ran...