Journalist (Leeds) - Extend
Contract: Permanent Full-Time (We would consider part time requests and job shares if practicable)
Location: Leeds - Office Based only
Band: C
Job Reference: 19706
Salary: £27,000 - £33,000 pro-rata depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
We are looking for a Journalist who would originate and produce, as part of a team, a wide variety of news and current affairs content for relevant output.
Main Responsibilities
* Will use a range of video, audio and digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble, edit and deliver outputs in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards.
* May be required to present the content on radio, TV or online. This might be live or recorded.
* Will exercise editorial judgment in developing story ideas and producing accurate and impartial journalism.
* Will undertake pre- and post-production and studio work, live and pre-recorded.
* Will liaise closely with other team members and with other departments in the BBC.
* Will take a lead within a team setting or on delivering a specific piece of journalism or project as appropriate.
* Will tailor different news treatments for different audiences ensuring that the output reflects the audiences we serve.
* Will produce engaging packages through a range of production skills.
* Will deliver to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards.
* Will carry out duties in accordance with the BBC health and safety policy at all times.
Are you the right candidate?
* Significant recent experience as a journalist, with a good knowledge of production techniques.
* Demonstrates sound editorial and policy decisions based upon a clear understanding of the BBC’s distinctive news agenda.
* Ability to use technology as required, in order to gather material for broadcast.
* Understands how a team works effectively.
* Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.
* Demonstrates a commitment to improving diversity in the BBC.
* Effective planning and organising skills, ability to concentrate on several areas of work at one time, delivering consistently to deadlines.
* Ability to write creatively in an engaging manner, adapt, produce and translate with accuracy, clarity and style appropriate to differing audiences.
* The flexibility and adaptability to sustain performance, particularly under pressure to meet deadlines.
* An understanding of health and safety procedures and how they apply to broadcasting.
About the BBC
Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and 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 is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance.
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