Shrewsbury, GBR, SY1 3TT
JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: 1x12 month Fixed-term Contract, Full-time / Attachment
DEPARTMENT: BBC West Midlands, BBC Nations
LOCATION: Shrewsbury
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £27,600 - £33,900 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your preference in the application.
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.
We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, please contact the BBC Extend team.
Working as part of our talented team of journalists, you’ll be covering the stories which matter to the people of Shropshire. We’re looking for someone who is creative, has a nose for an original story and can cover anything from a police drugs raid, to a missing capybara.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
* Delivering strong original journalism
* Work with programme teams to develop creative and engaging content.
* Willingness to learn new skills, and put them into practice.
* A self-starter you’ll be able to work on your own as well as part of a team.
* Develop a good knowledge of the area, and the issues which matter to the people who live here.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* Good news judgment and grasp of editorial and legal guidelines.
* Ability to make and nurture new contacts.
* Track record of finding stories, and an ability to make them work across multiple platforms.
* Great writing skills
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
* Knowledge of BBC systems including Optimo, Dira and OpenMedia.
* Experience of news reading.
* Full Driving licence
* A knowledge of the issues which are important to working families in Shropshire.
The BBC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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.
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