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Journalist - Daytime Show Producer (Blackburn), Blackburn
Client: BBC
Location: Blackburn, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: f58fbb5f9bbf
Job Views: 8
Posted: 23.01.2025
Expiry Date: 09.03.2025
Job Description:
Package Description
Contract: Permanent Full-Time
Location: Blackburn, Lancashire (Office Based)
Band: C
Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
We’re happy to discuss flexible working.
Job Introduction
We have an opportunity for a great journalist to join us as the producer on Sharon Hartley’s programme. You'll be finding and telling great stories from across Lancashire. We want someone that is creative and can help bring stories to life for our listeners. You’ll be a self-starter, who knows how to find the best stories and guests, but we also want a responsible pair of hands with an understanding of BBC values and editorial guidelines.
Main Responsibilities
As a Journalist:
* You’ll be the producer for BBC Radio Lancashire's daytime programme presented by Sharon Hartley.
* You will be pitching stories and guests, helping the production teams to plan shows.
* You’ll also be creating digital content, for BBC online, social media and the BBC Sounds rail.
* You may occasionally be asked to cover other shifts on the rota, which could include early or late shifts, or weekend working.
Are you the right candidate?
Essential skills
* A self-starter who knows a good local story and how to find it.
* Ability to use technology as required especially experience of the technology for on-air studio programme production.
* Demonstrates a creative approach to story-telling.
* Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people especially the programme presenter and other members of the programme team.
Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience
* Significant recent experience as a journalist especially programme production, with a good knowledge of production techniques.
* Effective planning and organising skills, ability to concentrate on several areas of work at one time.
* Demonstrates sound editorial and policy decisions based upon a clear understanding of the BBC’s distinctive news agenda.
* Ability to use technology as required, especially for on-air programme production.
* 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.
* Ability to write creatively in an engaging manner.
* The flexibility and adaptability to sustain performance, particularly under pressure.
* An understanding of health and safety procedures and how they apply to broadcasting.
About the BBC
We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours.
Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC. 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.
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