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JOB DETAILS Senior Journalist Team Manager - Manchester Local Story Team
JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Contract / Attachment - Full time until 31 May 2027
DEPARTMENT: BBC Nations, BBC Local - BBC Radio Manchester
LOCATION: Salford - Office
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £44,000 to £56,700 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
BBC EXTEND 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. You're broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.
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The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.
If you'd like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage. (EXTEND code: EX2324).
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE You will shape news content for our audiences in Greater Manchester and your experience in news and excellent editorial judgement will help motivate and develop a team of reporters and newsreaders to produce exceptional output across multiple platforms.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
This friendly team tells compelling and creative stories about the people and places in a region which is often at the heart of the national and international conversation. A willingness to get into the detail of issues will be rewarded with huge impact and opportunities to further develop your career in a role which includes editorial leadership, people management and cross-platform working.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
Creative and consistent management of content across primarily audio and online, as well as close working with colleagues in TV and social media to help stories find their widest audience.
Manage and support reporters and newsreaders to create compelling stories on the BBC website and Radio Manchester - as well as overseeing the creation of material which can be used on multiple platforms regionally and nationally.
Attend and chair meetings to solicit, develop and deliver content both locally and regionally.
Plan and run an effective diary which delivers a regular flow of exclusive stories.
Help colleagues in the wider audio newsroom and act as part of a regional management team to develop all staff.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
Substantial news experience showcasing developed judgement
Ability and understanding to deliver news across multiple platforms
A methodical and detailed approach to managing a news diary while being able to deliver short-term needs
People management experience highlighting an ability to deliver wider strategic aims through clear communication
A solid knowledge of Greater Manchester's wider news landscape
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
Ability to use BBC story creation tools, such as Optimo, Dira, Open Media and Jupiter
Ability to think quickly and change priorities with composure
A commitment to develop yourself and those around you
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.
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