Journalism Researcher Political Research
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Job Summary
JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: B
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC News
LOCATION: London Millbank Westminster
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 24800 - 30000 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
We are looking for a highly-motivated journalist to join our political research unit for three months starting in January 2026. We are also looking for freelance broadcast journalists to join our political programmes talent pool. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work across a range of high-profile BBC political programmes including Politics Live Westminster Hour Political Thinking and Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg; they may also be offered work on the BBC Parliament channel and other political output.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
Were looking for people with a wide range of life experiences to help us not only cover what is happening in Westminster but also how politics affects the lives of people and communities across the UK. Were interested in hearing from freelancers with broadcast journalism experience and from people who have recent experience of working in politics who are keen to pursue a career in TV and radio.
Youre interested in UK politics and how what happens in Westminster Holyrood the Senedd and the Northern Ireland Assembly matters to peoples lives everywhere. You have fresh ideas about how we should cover these issues so that we are engaging people in political stories. You may have some experience in journalism or politics already but depending on your skills and experience it may not be essential. You are enthusiastic about working in a busy newsroom at the heart of BBC News. If that sounds like you then we would love you to apply!
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
Writing interview briefs and briefing presenters
Booking guests
Planning content for future programmes
Producing VT clips and short packages
Commissioning graphics
Researching and writing on-screen captions for BBC Parliament and work on live coverage for the channel
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
A good knowledge and understanding of politics and the UKs parliaments and assemblies
Ability to summarise complex policy and political arguments ensuring a wide range of viewpoints are considered
Strong communication skills and a track record of successful collaborative working
Ability to cope with conflicting demands in pressurised situations
Evidence of ability to think creatively and generate ideas
You may have some experience in journalism or politics already but depending on your skills and experience it may not be essential.
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.
Key Skills
- Intelligence Community Experience
- Python
- Spss
- Microsoft Word
- R
- Regression Analysis
- Windows
- Stata
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Data Modeling
- Writing Skills
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