Journalist : EXTEND
Journalism
Fixed Term - Part Time
Plymouth, GB, PL3 5BD
BBC PUBLIC SERVICE B'CAST
Job Closing Date: 13/04/25
THE ROLE
Band : C
Salary : £27,300 - £34,000 per annum dependent on relevant skills and experience
Contract : Fixed Term Contract - 28 hours per week
This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either: the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
We’re looking for a talented & creative journalist, bursting with ideas that will make BBC Radio Devon the go to place for information and shareable stories. You’ll work on our local audio output across seven days a week on a mixture of shifts that will include early and later starts and weekend working. This role is primarily working with the audio team producing programmes both preparation and studio output, as well as finding and creating shareable on demand content. You’ll be confident coordinating breaking news stories, directing live hold to account interviews as well as writing briefing notes and cues for presenters.
Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience
1. Knowledge of crafting audio to make creative & engaging content that resonates with local communities.
2. Have examples of how you have made your stories travel further via digital platforms and social media.
3. Have a recognised journalism qualification or 2 years industry experience.
4. Have good knowledge of editorial and legal guidelines.
5. Be able to work under pressure.
6. Be a team player.
7. Live reporting skills across TV, radio and online.
8. Know the BBC Radio Devon area, with an understanding of the stories that matter to our existing audiences and how we could do more to serve via linear & digital platforms.
About the BBC
The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants.
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 want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles.
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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