Senior Journalist (BBC Northern Ireland) - EXTEND
BBC Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Package Description
Job Reference: 21142
Band: D
Salary: £39,800 - £47,126 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
Contract type: 1 x permanent full-time role and 1 x 6 month fixed-term full-time role.
Location: Office Base is Belfast.
We’re happy to discuss flexible working.
* Excellent career progression.
* Unrivalled training and development opportunities.
* Benefits: negotiable salary package, flexible 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave, defined pension scheme, and more.
If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process please contact reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk.
This role is part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. You should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and meet the definition of disability in the relevant acts.
Job Introduction
BBC News Northern Ireland provides breaking news and analysis. We’re looking for Senior Journalists to help drive content with a digital focus.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead daily production meetings and assign tasks.
* Commission output and deploy resources effectively.
* Motivate teams to respond quickly to breaking news.
* Contribute to original journalism.
* Deal with complex legal and editorial issues.
* Influence BBC News NI's news agenda.
* Support junior staff members.
Are you the right candidate?
* Extensive editorial experience and strong news judgement.
* Experience in managing people and good communication skills.
* Strong grasp of editorial and legal issues.
* A track record in delivering original journalism.
* Knowledge of our audience needs and commitment to diversity.
About The BBC
The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment. We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of background.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
* Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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