JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: 1x Permanent role - Full time (multi-platform); 1x 12 month FTC/ Attachment - Full time contract (multi-platform with online focus)
DEPARTMENT: BBC East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, BBC Nations
LOCATION: Permanent – Hull; 12 month – Hull/Lincoln
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £27600-£35900 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
BBC East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire is looking for two talented journalists to join our dynamic team in either Hull or Lincoln. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a newsroom that's passionate about uncovering and telling compelling stories from across the region. We're seeking creative, driven individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and aren't afraid to speak up. You'll be a self-starter with a nose for news and the ability to bring stories to life across all BBC platforms. A strong understanding of BBC Values and Editorial Guidelines is essential, as is a collaborative spirit and a willingness to contribute to planning when needed. While local knowledge of East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire is a plus, what matters most is your enthusiasm and your ideas.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
Join a passionate and creative newsroom that's committed to innovation and making a real impact on our audiences. At BBC East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, you'll be part of a collaborative environment that values fresh ideas, supports your professional growth, and encourages you to shape the future of regional journalism. Whether you're pitching original stories or experimenting with new formats, your voice will be heard and your work will matter.
Your Key Responsibilities And Impact
* Researching and generating ideas using contacts, social media and your nose for a story.
* Filming, writing and recording content for online, radio and TV as required
* Producing accurate, balanced and engaging multi-platform news content, adhering to BBC editorial guidelines.
* Work closely with producers, editors and journalists to shape coverage, pitch ideas and contribute to editorial planning.
* Ensure all content meets legal, ethical and editorial standards, including accuracy, impartiality and fairness.
Essential Criteria
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Strong editorial judgement and a clear understanding of BBC Values
* Experience producing content across radio, TV, online and socials, with an ability to adapt storytelling for each.
* Ability to work collaboratively within a fast past newsroom, contributing ideas and supporting colleagues
* Skilled in multi-media production, including basic video or audio editing, and online writing
* Commitment to accuracy, impartiality and editorial compliance, in line with BBC guidelines
Desired But Not Required
* A knowledge of the BBC online systems, including Optimo
* Knowledge of East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire's communities, issues and audiences
* Interest in developing skills, and a desire to push to improve
* Ideas, contacts and a nose for a story
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.
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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.