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Journalist, BBC Breakfast and News at One

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BBC

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Media & Journalism
  • Salford

AI generated summary

  • You need broad knowledge in politics, business, and entertainment, storytelling skills, teamwork ability, live OB experience, digital platform expertise, and adherence to BBC guidelines.
  • You will book guests, write briefs, develop story ideas, ensure accuracy, collaborate with teams, tailor news for audiences, plan activities, and comply with media laws while occasionally reporting content.

Requirements

  • A broad range of knowledge is essential on subjects ranging from politics and business to entertainment news.
  • An eye for creative story telling, package production and guest booking.
  • Regularly contribute ideas at key meetings and while working as part of a team or on location.
  • Knowledge of working with live OBs and a good understanding of BBC Newsgathering systems.
  • The ability to develop collaborative relationships within the wider BBC, working closely with colleagues in newsgathering and other programmes.
  • Work across digital platforms for BBC News as well as understand the social media output for BBC Breakfast/BBC One and how to engage with underserved audiences.
  • Working knowledge of and confident in BBC’s Editorial guidelines.
  • Comply with all BBC policies and BBC values completing all mandatory courses.

Responsibilities

  • Book guests and writing briefs for BBC Breakfast and the BBC News at One.
  • Exercise editorial judgment in developing story ideas and producing accurate and impartial journalism.
  • Regularly contribute ideas for stories, segments, guests and story developments.
  • To liaise closely with other team members and with other departments in the BBC, to ensure that output material is shared, duplication is avoided, and best practice is upheld.
  • Take a lead within a team setting or on delivering a specific piece of journalism or project as appropriate.
  • To tailor different news treatments for different audiences ensuring that the output reflects the audiences we serve.
  • To prioritise and plan activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources available.
  • At all times to carry out duties in accordance with the BBC health and safety policy.
  • Compliant knowledge of media law and OFCOM guidelines.
  • May be required to occasionally report the content on radio, TV or online. This might be live or recorded.

FAQs

What is the salary range for this role?

The salary range for the Journalist position is £28,000 - £38,000, depending on relevant skills, knowledge, and experience.

Is the position permanent?

Yes, the position is a permanent contract, with opportunities for additional contracts.

Where is the job location?

The job is based in Salford and is office-based.

What are the working hours for this role?

The role involves a rota pattern across seven days, including unsociable hours, nights, and weekends.

Are there any flexible working options available?

Yes, the BBC is open to discussing flexible working arrangements, and you can indicate your preferences in your application.

What opportunities for career progression are offered?

The BBC offers excellent career progression opportunities, enabling employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organization.

What training and development opportunities are provided?

The BBC provides unrivalled training and development opportunities through its in-house Academy, which hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certifications.

How many days of annual leave do employees receive?

Employees receive 25 days of annual leave, with the option to buy an additional 5 days.

What benefits are included in the package?

The benefits package includes a flexible 35-hour working week, a defined pension scheme, and discounted dental, health care, and gym.

What types of projects would I be working on?

You would be working on producing content for BBC Breakfast and the BBC News at One, including booking guests and developing story ideas.

How important is collaboration in this role?

Collaboration is essential, as you will need to work closely with other team members and departments to ensure effective output and best practices.

What kind of knowledge is required for this position?

A broad range of knowledge is essential, covering topics from politics and business to entertainment news, as well as understanding BBC audiences.

Will I have opportunities to report content?

Yes, you may occasionally need to report content on radio, TV, or online, which could be live or recorded.

What are the compliance requirements for this role?

You must have knowledge of media law and OFCOM guidelines and comply with all BBC policies and values, including completing mandatory courses.

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Mission & Purpose

The BBC is the world’s leading public service broadcaster. We’re impartial and independent, and every day we create distinctive, world-class programmes and content which inform, educate and entertain millions of people in the UK and around the world. We do this across: - A portfolio of television services, including the UK’s most-watched channel BBC One, the pioneering online youth service BBC Three, and our multi award-winning channels for children, as well as national and regional television programmes and services across England. Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales - Ten UK-wide radio networks, providing the best live music broadcasting in the UK, as well as speech radio which informs, educates and entertains. We also have two national radio services each in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and 39 local radio stations across England and the Channel Islands, providing an invaluable and unique service to listeners across the UK - Our digital services including BBC News, Sport, Weather CBBC and CBeebies, iPlayer and BBC Sounds, BBC Red Button and our vast archive - BBC World Service television, radio and online on more than 40 languages