Logo of Huzzle

Home

Matches

Explore

Manage

Find 29,000+ jobs, internships & events from 6,000+ top companies on Huzzle using AI

Journalist, BBC Monitoring, UK Russia team

image

BBC

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Media & Journalism
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need strong editing skills, journalistic experience, fluency in Russian and English, knowledge of Russian media and politics, and be a collaborative communicator eager for innovation.
  • You will identify news and insights from Russian media, write engaging reports, mine for information and trends, and assist in planning coverage, working shifts including weekends.

Requirements

  • You have excellent monitoring and editing skills, with the ability to deliver output that maintains the highest journalistic standards and is consistent with BBC editorial guidelines.
  • You have journalistic experience, with a solid news sense and ability to identify stories that matter to BBCM’s customers.
  • You have excellent Russian and English, able to translate accurately and write in good idiomatic English.
  • You have a thorough knowledge of the Russian media environment, a keen understanding of Russian politics and interest in international affairs.
  • You are an excellent team worker and effective communicator, enthusiastic about embracing new ways of working and new technology.

Responsibilities

  • You will play a pivotal role in meeting the needs of BBC Monitoring’s customers by identifying news and key insights from Russian broadcast, print, online and social media.
  • You will write engaging reports in English in a range of formats, including verbatim translation.
  • You'll use a variety of tools and techniques to mine the media for information and story ideas, identify emerging trends and narratives and contribute to advance planning for coverage of key events.
  • You will work within a shift pattern, including some weekend work.

FAQs

Do I need to speak any languages for this position?

Yes, fluency in both Russian and English is required for this role.

What are the core responsibilities of this job?

The core responsibilities include monitoring Russian media, producing content in English, writing engaging reports, and identifying key insights from various media sources.

Is previous journalistic experience necessary?

Yes, a background in journalism is essential, along with strong news writing and editing skills.

Will there be any weekend work?

Yes, you will be required to work within a shift pattern that includes some weekend hours.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for this role is between £30,000 and £40,000 per annum, plus London Weighting of £5,319.

Are there flexible working options available?

Yes, the BBC is open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

What opportunities for career progression does the BBC offer?

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

Will training and development be provided?

Yes, the BBC offers unrivalled training and development opportunities through its in-house Academy.

How many days of annual leave do employees receive?

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

Is a pension scheme included in the benefits?

Yes, a defined pension scheme is part of the benefits package offered to employees.

image

BBC

Make the moments that matter. #YouMakeTheBBC

Entertainment & Media
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1922
Founded Year

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