Journalist - Dunstable
Journalism Fixed Term - Full Time Dunstable, GB, LU5 4GP BBC PUBLIC SERVICE B'CAST Job Closing Date: 20/01/25 THE ROLE
Job Reference: 20384 Band: C Salary: £27,000 - £28,500 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. Contract type: 10mths Fixed Term Contract / Attachment Location: Dunstable (office based) Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to work in UK. We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Job Introduction
BBC Three Counties Radio is an exciting multimedia newsroom serving a large but disparate audience in Beds, Herts and Bucks. It is among the most challenging places to cut through the crowded media market place but we consistently punch above our weight. We are looking for a motivated, innovative journalist to help shape our content. We want a driven and passionate person who is keen to reach new audiences with the news that matters to them. You’ll be a creative, self-starter who knows what audiences expect from different platforms and how to turn around a multi-platform story under a tight deadline. The role requires someone who will be keen to do more than just look for press releases – we want original ideas that help reflect the diverse audience that lives in the three counties. There will be some weekend work. Main Responsibilities
You will source and produce stories for our audio output. You will come up with and pitch original story ideas. You will identify great audio clips for an online audience. You will tailor different treatments for different audiences ensuring that the output reflects the audiences we serve. You will deliver tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards. You need to be adept at technology, picking up new skills and adapting to the changing demands of a digital first working environment. Are you the right candidate?
A self-starter who knows a good local story and how to find it, based upon a clear understanding of the BBC’s distinctive news agenda, the requirements of news and current affairs coverage and of the audience. 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 and understands how individual differences can benefit the BBC. Effective planning and organising skills, ability to concentrate on several areas of work at one time, delivering consistently to deadlines and reacting positively to changes and conflicting priorities. Demonstrates a creative approach to story-telling. The flexibility and adaptability to sustain performance, particularly under pressure to meet deadlines and changing priorities and circumstances. An understanding of health and safety procedures and how they apply to broadcasting. Ability to use technology as required, in order to gather material for broadcast. 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. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. 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. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. 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. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
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Journalism Fixed Term - Full Time Dunstable, GB, LU5 4GP BBC PUBLIC SERVICE B'CAST Job Closing Date: 20/01/25 THE ROLE
Job Reference: 20384 Band: C Salary: £27,000 - £28,500 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. Contract type: 10mths Fixed Term Contract / Attachment Location: Dunstable (office based) Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to work in UK. We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Job Introduction
BBC Three Counties Radio is an exciting multimedia newsroom serving a large but disparate audience in Beds, Herts and Bucks. It is among the most challenging places to cut through the crowded media market place but we consistently punch above our weight. We are looking for a motivated, innovative journalist to help shape our content. We want a driven and passionate person who is keen to reach new audiences with the news that matters to them. You’ll be a creative, self-starter who knows what audiences expect from different platforms and how to turn around a multi-platform story under a tight deadline. The role requires someone who will be keen to do more than just look for press releases – we want original ideas that help reflect the diverse audience that lives in the three counties. There will be some weekend work. Main Responsibilities
You will source and produce stories for our audio output. You will come up with and pitch original story ideas. You will identify great audio clips for an online audience. You will tailor different treatments for different audiences ensuring that the output reflects the audiences we serve. You will deliver tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards. You need to be adept at technology, picking up new skills and adapting to the changing demands of a digital first working environment. Are you the right candidate?
A self-starter who knows a good local story and how to find it, based upon a clear understanding of the BBC’s distinctive news agenda, the requirements of news and current affairs coverage and of the audience. 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 and understands how individual differences can benefit the BBC. Effective planning and organising skills, ability to concentrate on several areas of work at one time, delivering consistently to deadlines and reacting positively to changes and conflicting priorities. Demonstrates a creative approach to story-telling. The flexibility and adaptability to sustain performance, particularly under pressure to meet deadlines and changing priorities and circumstances. An understanding of health and safety procedures and how they apply to broadcasting. Ability to use technology as required, in order to gather material for broadcast. 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. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. 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. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. 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. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
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