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JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term Contract, Full Time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Wales News
LOCATION: BBC Central Square, Cardiff
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 39,800 - £48,367 per annum 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
This role sits within the wider Commissioning and Investigations team at BBC Cymru Wales News, as part of a group of journalists tasked with developing original journalism with maximum audience impact. This newly formed team is expected to deliver a consistent stream of high-quality stories, with the best production values, that will help us to grow our digital audience and to maintain our linear audience. The role is a Senior Journalist Reporter position expected to generate and report on impactful stories.
The team deliver across BBC Cymru Wales’ news outlets, while also contributing to BBC Cymru Wales’ iPlayer and Sounds output. This team is also responsible for digital investigations, showcasing the best journalism BBC Cymru Wales has to offer across different formats.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
This role calls for an ambitious and tenacious journalist with the creativity and experience to shape and deliver high-impact journalism for BBC Cymru Wales. As a senior member of the News Impact Team, you alongside other Senior Journalist Reporters, will generate impactful original stories, showcasing the best of BBC Wales journalism across digital platforms, as well as contributing to linear audiences on TV and radio. You will play a pivotal role in reporting high-end content, ensuring it resonates with our audiences. With a sharp eye for detail and a deep understanding of audience needs, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering journalism that matters.
Your Key Responsibilities And Impact
* You’ll provide guidance and encouragement to less experienced colleagues, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence.
* You will flag and consider editorial policy and legal issues when they arise.
* This role offers the opportunity to deliver impactful journalism that shapes conversations and meets the evolving needs of our digital and linear audiences.
Essential Criteria
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Exceptional Editorial Judgment – Proven ability to deliver complex stories and investigations, ensuring accuracy, impartiality, and audience relevance across platforms.
* Digital Expertise – Demonstrable experience in delivering impactful content tailored to digital audiences, with a strong understanding of audience needs and digital-first storytelling.
* Creative and Tenacious – A track record of generating original, high-quality journalism with the creativity and determination to see stories through from concept to completion.
* Experience of live broadcasting with good on-screen presence, self-assured microphone voice and ability to communicate effectively to target audience.
* Audience-Focused Approach – A sharp eye for detail and a commitment to understanding and engaging with diverse audiences across digital, TV, and radio platforms.
* Culture and inclusion – The ideal candidate will work hard to contribute to a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion, encouraging colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work. By fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, they will inspire others to contribute their best in all ways.
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
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