Overview
JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: 2 x Full Time Fixed Term Contracts starting in January and ending August 2026
DEPARTMENT: BBC Sport
LOCATION: Salford. You will be expected to attend the office 2 or 3 days per week.
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £28,500 - £38,500 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
We are happy to discuss flexible working. If you would like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there is no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
Interviews for this role will be held in November.
Purpose of the role
BBC Sport is seeking two talented and versatile journalists to provide crucial editorial support for TV production teams and create compelling content across digital platforms. The successful candidate will provide high-quality research and written work across day-to-day output, primarily on football, as well as for major events and regular iconic programmes like Match of the Day.
Why join the team
Working as part of a small team, you will help shape and enrich the BBC’s coverage of sporting events and stories during an exciting 2026 which includes Wimbledon and the football World Cup. The role will include influencing the editorial direction, commentary and analysis during those events, working closely with high-profile presenters, commentators and studio guests.
Your key responsibilities and impact
* Under the direction of a Senior Journalist, generate high-quality and perceptive written content for digital platforms, including football data journalism.
* While working on live television programmes, whether in the Salford studios or occasionally as part of an outside broadcast, assist the content editor, presenter and studio guests to ensure accuracy and the highest editorial standards – checking and enhancing the script and graphics, writing copy for broadcast, answering queries and offering suggestions which provide added value for our audiences.
* Conduct detailed editorial research ahead of and during big sporting events, including writing in-depth major event guidebooks which are used across the BBC and are renowned in the industry worldwide.
* Work collaboratively within a team, building and maintaining effective relationships across BBC Sport.
* Plan and organise work efficiently, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines and adapting to changing priorities.
* Maintain flexibility and resilience under pressure, particularly during major sporting events or breaking news situations.
Your skills and experience
Essential criteria:
* Recent and substantial experience in journalism with proven ability to work effectively in teams but also independently when required.
* Exemplary writing and subbing skills, with the ability to adapt content for different audiences and formats. It is vital to understand the necessity for accuracy.
* Sound editorial judgment aligned with BBC values and a passion for the stories generated by sport, including a keen interest in the sports news agenda.
* A detailed knowledge of most British mainstream sports.
* An eye for detail and the ability to add value to BBC Sport’s output through trusted and insightful contributions.
This is not an entry level role. We are looking for candidates with experience within the area, so please review the criteria for the role before applying.
Desirable criteria
* Experience of working in a live production environment.
* A good understanding and knowledge of our output on TV, social media, and digital platforms including the BBC Sport website and iPlayer.
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 are 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.
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 that for redeployment, applications will be considered alongside others at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals not at risk.
Information at a glance
This is your BBC
At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world’s best loved content, and the BBC’s mission to inform, educate and entertain.
Life at BBC
Here you will benefit from:
* 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 an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym.
* Excellent career and professional development.
* Support in your working life, including flexible working which you can discuss with us at any point during the application, selection or offer.
* A values-based organisation where the way we do things is as important as what we do.
Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis.
Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack.
You belong
We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.
We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.
Diversity, inclusion & belonging strategy
Disability confident
We are a disability-confident employer. If you need to discuss 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: reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk
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