Weather Presenter Leeds
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JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Nations and Regions
LOCATION: Leeds
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: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.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
BBC Yorkshire is looking for a Weather Presenter to work in Leeds on regional output for northern England and sometimes across the UK.
Your job will be to provide timely and accurate weather forecasts for breakfast audiences on BBC local radio TV Online and Social. Youll work across 5 days on a mixture of early shifts and weekends.
It is a demanding role that starts at 4am on a weekday. You will be required to quickly get up to speed by analysing weather charts and observations. Although you will work in Leeds forecast scripts and information will be provided from a team of forecasters in London. You will broadcast live on local radio stations and television and the role involves building on-air relationships showing your personality and being part of a programme team.
Knowledge of weather and meteorology is desirable but not essential; training will be provided both in forecasting and on the weather graphics system that you will use for broadcasts on TV. You will need to build a wider knowledge of weather patterns and climate change and be able to analyse and communicate how these issues affect peoples lives.
With its diverse communities rural landscape and urban deprivation we want to recruit a journalist who can reflect the audiences we serve. You need to understand what matters to the different communities across the North from big cities like Leeds Sheffield and Bradford to rural residents on the coasts and in the national parks of North Yorkshire as well as those who follow us on Facebook Twitter and Instagram. You will be based in Leeds but may be asked on occasions to work in the field.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
This is a great opportunity for a self-starter who enjoys working as part of a friendly and ambitious team. The role is demanding but there is the chance to build expertise and develop your profile and broadcasting experience. Weather is one of the most popular services provided by the BBC and there will be many opportunities for professional and personal growth.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
- Analyse weather charts and observations and use weather graphics system.
- Compile and present weather forecasts for the breakfast audience on BBC local radio TV and online.
- Use a range of video audio and digital equipment to research write assemble edit and deliver output to the highest professional standards.
- Present content on radio TV online and social. This might be live or recorded.
- Exercise editorial judgment in developing story ideas and producing accurate and impartial journalism.
- Delivering to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards.
- At all times to carry out duties in accordance with the BBC health and safety policy.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Confident broadcaster
- Knowledge or interest in weather and meterology
- Editorial experience
- Personal resilience and flexibility
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
- Expertise in weather meteorology and climate science
- Digital production skills and experience
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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Key Skills
- Apple Keynote
- Presentation Skills
- Adobe Acrobat
- Logo Design
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Guest Services
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Digital Art
- Public Speaking
- Adobe Indesign
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