Job Purpose
Req-18218
Contract: Fixed Term - 18 months
Part time: 1 day per week (usually Friday)
Job Band: B
Salary Range: £24,280 - £32,400
Job Intro:
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of the truly multi-media and fast-paced regional and local news operation based in Bristol, covering the West Country. This part-time role will suit someone who is comfortable and enthusiastic about undertaking a wide range of tasks - from carrying out the role of a News Transmission Assistant during live television programmes, dealing with copyright issues, to undertaking basic editorial research. The ideal candidate will have a genuine and keen interest in regional and local news and current affairs and have an understanding of what our audiences like. We are keen to find a versatile, flexible, and hard-working Journalism Coordinator who understands how BBC Local is changing and developing - and wants to join us to help make it happen.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities
1. Assisting with the deployment of camera crews and other staff
2. Undertaking News Transmission Assistant duties in the newsroom and television gallery during live programmes
3. Accurately compiling copyright information
4. Editorial research whilst working with on-the-day or planning journalists
5. Various other tasks and responsibilities, as required, at base, and sometimes on location, to support our digital and television team
Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience
Are you the right candidate?
1. Experience of working in a multi-media newsroom - and a good understanding of the main TV production methods
2. Live television gallery experience is desirable, as is the ability to work confidently and reliably as a News Transmission Assistant (NTA) on live news programmes
3. Ability to operate a range of simple technical equipment during live broadcasts - or the desire to learn
4. Experience of using editing software is an advantage
5. Proven basic journalism and research experience and skills - and an enthusiasm to offer ideas for stories and features
6. Organised, able to identify priorities and work collaboratively with colleagues, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
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