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JOB DETAILS
* JOB BAND: C
* CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-Time
* DEPARTMENT: BBC Wales News
* LOCATION: Cardiff
* PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £27,600 - £33,000 per annum (based on relevant skills, knowledge, and experience)
* Welsh language skills are not required / Nid yw sgiliau'r Iaith Gymraeg yn hanfodol
Purpose of the Role
As a Journalist on the BBC Wales Newsdesk, you’ll play an important role in covering a wide range of stories across Wales. The role will mainly comprise writing and reading hourly news bulletins for BBC Radio Wales, but will also involve newsgathering and the opportunity to plan, pitch and report on your own stories that could be broadcast across Online, TV and Radio outlets.
Why Join the Team
The Newsdesk team is a highly skilled, close-knit group responsible for delivering news across TV, Radio, and Online services. As a newsreader for Radio Wales, you will be part of a team delivering high-quality news to the audience daily and contributing story ideas that could lead to cross‑platform coverage.
Your Key Responsibilities and Impact
* Write and read radio news bulletins that are broadcast hourly, week and weekend, ensuring high quality.
* Use editorial judgement to identify and treat good stories appropriately.
* Respond to breaking news, collate information on developing stories, and work collaboratively to divide workload or independently when needed.
Your Skills and Experience
* Ability to write and read radio news bulletins to a high standard.
* Understanding of BBC radio programmes, TV output, and online presence, with a desire to work across all three.
* Technical understanding of broadcast output/systems and willingness to learn new skills.
* Willingness to work as an active member of a team across all platforms.
* Appreciation of the audience we aim to serve.
Essential Criteria
* Radio news bulletin writing and broadcasting skills; specific training on radio production systems can be provided.
* Editorial experience – ability to spot a story requiring responses or legal advice.
* Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and respond to breaking news at any time of day.
* Capacity to generate story ideas that benefit the wider newsroom.
Desired but Not Required
Welsh language skills – not required but helpful in the BBC Wales Newsroom.
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. It is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
Employment screening checks (reference, eligibility to work, safeguarding, and adverse media/social media checks) will be required and any offer is conditional on satisfactory results. If you have general queries, please contact: bbchr@bbc.co.uk.
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