Overview
Location: Salford, UK. Department: BBC News. Contract: 6 Month Fixed Term. Salary: £27,600 – £33,000 (dependent on relevant skills, knowledge and experience). Flexible working is available and can be discussed at offer stage or during the application process. Job code: JRN25.
Job purpose
This is an exciting and important role where you will be making a significant contribution to BBC Radio 5 Live's long-running business and economics programme Wake Up To Money and to the business news on Radio 4's flagship news programme, Today.
Why join the team
This is a dynamic role that offers scope for creativity and original thinking. You'll have the chance to record packages, pitch fresh story ideas and bring high-profile guests to some of the BBC's most prestigious radio programmes. You'll be joining a friendly, supportive team with a can-do attitude and a genuine spirit of ambition. The role also provides excellent career development opportunities, with the potential to contribute to a wide range of output across the Salford Money and Work department.
Your key responsibilities and impact
* Following the domestic and international business news agenda and pitching stories in meetings.
* Identifying potential contributors and booking guests to appear on programmes.
* Writing presenter cues and briefs to the highest standards of accuracy, demonstrating in-depth research.
* Developing and maintaining relationships with figures from the business world.
* This is a crucial role which requires fast, diligent work under pressure. It involves working on two prestigious programmes within a friendly, supportive, high-performing team.
Qualifications and qualities
• Proven ability to cut through jargon and tell complex stories in a clear, engaging, and accessible way for a broad audience.
• Strong knowledge of business and economics, both in the UK and internationally, with a keen eye for the stories that matter.
• A team player who is always willing to help colleagues out.
• Confidence to pitch creative, distinctive treatments in editorial meetings and contribute fresh ideas.
• Sharp editorial judgement: a strong instinct for what's needed from an interview, a nose for a news-line, and the ability to craft incisive, revealing questions.
• A rigorous commitment to accuracy – always going back to the original sources, research, and data to ensure journalism is of the highest standard.
Life at the BBC
We are committed to operating in an inclusive environment where everyone can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential. We value the broadest range of talented people to reflect our diverse audiences. Applications from individuals of all ages, genders, ethnicities, disabilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, socio-economic backgrounds, religions and beliefs are welcome. We are a disability confident employer. If you need adjustments or access requirements for the interview process or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we'd be happy to discuss.
Benefits
Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy extra days, a defined pension scheme, and discounted dental, health care and gym. Excellent career and professional development support. Flexible working arrangements can be discussed at any point during the application, selection or offer process. A values-based organisation where the way we do things is as important as what we do.
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