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JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Contract, Full-time until 23/03/26
DEPARTMENT: BBC Radio London
LOCATION: New Broadcasting House, London
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £39,800 - £47,126 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
BBC Radio London is looking for a highly organised and editorially savvy Senior Journalist to lead the forward planning for our flagship Breakfast Show. This is a key leadership role, shaping the agenda and set up for the programme. You’ll be responsible for identifying the stories that matter most to Londoners, booking high-profile guests, and ensuring the show is always one step ahead.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
At BBC Radio London, you’ll be part of a creative and committed team who are passionate about delivering a daily show that is essential to London life. This is your chance to help shape the stories that wake up London every day.
Your Key Responsibilities And Impact
Lead the editorial planning for the BBC Radio London Breakfast Show.
Identify and develop original story ideas and guest opportunities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with contacts across London’s communities, institutions, and public bodies.
Work closely with the programme’s Senior Producer, reporters, and presenter to shape the show’s editorial direction.
Ensure coverage is inclusive, representative, and aligned with the BBC’s editorial standards.
React swiftly to breaking news and adjust plans accordingly.
Cover for the Senior Producer in outputting the show as required.
Essential Criteria
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Significant experience in broadcast journalism, ideally in a planning or editorial leadership role and experience of studio producing live speech programmes.
Excellent news judgment and a deep understanding of London’s political, social, and cultural landscape.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
A collaborative mindset and the ability to inspire and lead a team.
A passion for public service broadcasting and an understanding of the changing needs of audiences.
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
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.
Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.
For any general queries, please contact: bbchr@bbc.co.uk
Redeployment
The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC 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.
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