Journalist (Glasgow) - Extend
Contract: 12 months Fixed Term contract/ attachment; Full-Time
Location: Pacific Quay, Glasgow (Office based)
Band: C
Job Reference: 21344
Extend: EX2324
Salary: £27,300 - £32,500 pro rata depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
THE ROLE
BBC Scotland News is the nation's leading news service on television, radio, online, and social media. We are looking for online journalists who are passionate about Scottish news to join our busy newsroom.
You will have access to immediate audience feedback on stories, helping you hone and improve your journalism skills while developing a rich understanding of audience preferences and behaviours.
This role may involve varied working hours including day shifts, early shifts (6am start), late shifts (11pm finish), and some weekends.
Main Responsibilities
* Manage the main BBC Scotland News social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram while maintaining high editorial standards.
* Source information from social media during breaking news situations, including pictures, videos, and contributors.
* Edit breaking news clips with pace and accuracy.
* Cut, edit, and shoot engaging videos for social media.
* Work with reporters and correspondents to help them reach a wide audience with their stories.
Are you the right candidate?
* Sound editorial judgement when developing story ideas.
* Team-player with the ability to tell complex stories in an engaging way.
* Resilience and determination in getting to the core of stories.
* Video production skills and filming/editing experience.
* Strong understanding of the Scottish news agenda.
About the BBC
We care about how we do things and are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, and/or belief.
DISCLAIMER
This job description outlines the essential characteristics of the job and its principal accountabilities.
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