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Package Description
Job Reference: 23512
Band: C
Salary: £27,300 - £35,150 plus London Weighting, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
Contract type: 5 months
Location: London
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.
Benefits include a negotiable salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave with options to buy extra days, a pension scheme, and discounts on health, dental, gym, and more.
If you need adjustments for the interview process, contact reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk. For general queries, contact bbchr@bbc.co.uk.
Freelancers on a Worker Contract who have worked continuously for 6 months are eligible to apply. Those with less than 6 months or breaks of 3 weeks or more must seek HR approval prior to applying.
Job Introduction
We seek a creative, energetic journalist for Today, working on a flagship programme with a large audience. Responsibilities include handling breaking news, sourcing guests, briefing presenters, creating packages, and managing digital content. The role may involve joining the Today Podcast team.
The candidate should be organized, resilient, and experienced in domestic and global politics, with newsroom experience. Flexibility to travel and digital savvy are essential.
Today’s reach and influence are unparalleled, and it includes the Today podcast with Nick Robinson and Amol Rajan.
Main Responsibilities
Ensure high standards and creativity in the programme’s output, including:
* Contributing ideas for stories
* Booking guests
* Briefing presenters
* Commissioning content from correspondents
* Producing high-quality audio pieces
Additional responsibilities include:
* Ensuring journalism is imaginative and meets editorial standards
* Aligning with programme objectives
* Collaborating with news gathering teams
* Understanding legal and safety guidelines
* Implementing diversity initiatives
The role involves shift work, including nights and weekends, and occasional off-site work. Some tasks may involve other BBC programmes.
Candidate Requirements
* Recent significant journalism experience, with a strong track record in radio content for flagship programmes
* Deep knowledge of domestic politics
* Proficiency with radio recording technology
* Excellent news judgment and interview skills
* Creativity and idea pitching ability
* Resilience under pressure and response to breaking news
* Understanding of digital impact
Questions about the role should be directed to Ollie Stone-Lee or Laura Cooper. For application guidance, refer to Gateway.
About the BBC
The BBC prioritizes redeployment and values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to equal opportunity and flexible working arrangements.
Employment checks include references, eligibility, safeguarding, and social media screening, with offers conditional on these being satisfactory.
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