Journalist EXTEND

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Full Time
DEPARTMENT: East News
LOCATION: Ipswich
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 27600 - 33900 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.

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

BBC Radio Suffolk is looking for a great journalist with sharp writing skills and a terrific voice to read weekday afternoon and weekend early news bulletins. As the bulletin reader you will be preparing and reading bulletins for BBC Radio Suffolk and ensuring our smartspeaker bulletins are delivered. Youll be used to reacting to breaking stories and youll be able to work with our digital team so that your content can reach a wider audience. Youll be a team player an organised individual with a can-do attitude and a knack for being able to deliver the days news in an accessible and conversational way. On occasion you may be asked to work on shared bulletins as required.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

We are looking for talented people to be at the heart of our relationship with our local audiences. These roles will be the voice of our local services passionate broadcasters and brilliant storytellers that inspire and engage our communities. Every day youll make BBC Local famous for its outstanding programming and its deep connection with the people we serve. BBC Local is the family of services we offer across local communities in England including radio online social media and TV. With famous brands and new platforms we provide a rich mix of content and programming from news to entertainment.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT :

• Producing and reading news bulletins on BBC Radio Suffolk across our afternoon output and morning weekend output.
• Producing editing and setting up stories for bulletins.
• Writing news bulletins and summaries with accuracy clarity wit and flair often under pressure.
• Showing the ability to source a range of stories that connect with our audiences and engage new ones.
• Working with the entire range of on-air talent including editors presenters and reporters.
• Liaising with and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues throughout the BBC.
  

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• First class writing production and organisational skills with significant recent experience of reading live radio bulletins.
• Good knowledge of Suffolk and an understanding of our audience alongside a track record in delivering content with diverse audiences in mind.
• Editorial judgement: With a sound understanding of media law making the right editorial and policy decisions based on a clear understanding of the BBCs audiences and distinctive news agendas.
• Excellent communication skills with a commitment to dealing with colleagues in an inclusive nurturing and kind manner.
• A creative approach to producing the best content for impact across our different output areas and platforms radio and digital audio.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• The ability to write stories into Optimo.
• A knowledge of Teams as a communication platform is desired but training will be provided if not.
• Experience of working in a multi-platform newsroom delivering content for both online and audio platforms.

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.