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Job Reference: 22387
Band: E
Salary: £51,700 - £61,467 (pro-rata for the duration of the contract), depending on skills, knowledge, and experience. The salary reflects internal benchmarking and market insights.
Contract: 12-month fixed-term/part-time (17.5 hours/week)
Location: BBC South West, Plymouth. Hybrid role with office and home working.
Flexible working options are available and can be discussed during the application process.
Benefits
* Career progression opportunities within BBC
* Training and development through BBC Academy
* Benefits include negotiable salary, flexible 35-hour week, 25 days annual leave (with option to buy 5 more), pension scheme, and discounts on health, dental, gym, etc.
Job Introduction
BBC South West covers news across Devon, Cornwall, and the Channel Islands, delivering content via BBC Spotlight, radio stations, and digital platforms. We seek an Assistant News Editor to help produce impactful journalism across platforms.
Main Responsibilities
* Deliver multi-platform journalism to high standards.
* Build relationships externally with contributors and internally with teams, focusing on staff development. Proven leadership and approachable management skills are essential.
* Collaborate regionally and with other BBC locations to represent all served areas.
* Value diversity within the team and output.
Candidate Requirements
* Experienced leader and journalist with decision-making in daily news.
* Extensive knowledge of news, current affairs, and regional stories.
* Ability to work independently under tight deadlines and manage editorial input from various sources.
* Experience across digital, TV, audio, and social media platforms.
* Line-management and collaborative skills.
* Full training provided as needed.
About The BBC
The BBC prioritizes redeployment for employees seeking alternative roles and values diversity and inclusion. Applications from all backgrounds are welcome, and flexible working requests will be considered.
Note: Employment checks including references, eligibility, safeguarding, and social media checks will be conducted for successful candidates.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Marketing, PR, Writing/Editing
* Industry: Broadcast Media
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