Job Description
JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term/ attachment from 01/03/2026 until 01/07/2026; Full-Time
DEPARTMENT: BBC South Online
LOCATION: Southampton, Reading or Oxford
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £41,200 - £49,133 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
This role exists to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality, engaging, and legally sound news content to a diverse digital audience. As part of a dynamic news team covering one of the busiest regions in the South of England, you will play a key role in shaping the online news agenda by publishing stories on the BBC website and app, reaching millions worldwide. The position demands creativity, editorial rigor, and collaboration, helping journalists maximize the impact of their stories while maintaining the BBC’s editorial standards.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
In our region, no two days are ever the same. The South of England is an incredibly busy news patch and you will be ensuring that we deliver on the big breaking stories but also on t...