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JOB DETAILS JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: 1 x Journalist continuing contract; Full Time and 1x Journalist 12 month FTC 21 hours a week
DEPARTMENT: BBC Radio Cornwall
LOCATION: Truro
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: FTE £27,300 - £40,000 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.
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. You're broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.
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, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact extend@bbc.co.uk.
The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.
If you'd like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage. (EXTEND code: EX2324).
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Join our creative team at Radio Cornwall as a journalist responsible for setting up live broadcasts, unearthing original stories, and crafting high-impact social content. In this dynamic role, you'll empower the voices of Cornwall's communities, ensuring that compelling local stories are heard far and wide. In local radio your work matters deeply to our audience and is at the heart of community engagement.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
Your original ideas will fuel BBC Radio Cornwall's role as the source for community news and shareable stories. This role offers diverse experiences-from fast paced live production / newsreading and breaking news coordination to crafting on-demand content-driving both personal and professional growth. Thrive within a supportive environment that spans radio, social platforms, and the broader BBC South West news team of TV and online. You will make a real impact with your storytelling.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
Ability and experience crafting creative and engaging content that resonates with local communities.
Sourcing of original stories and new voices in line with BBC Cornwall's key objectives.
Proven examples of extending stories' reach via digital platforms and social media.
Live news reading and reporting
Editorial & Legal Acumen: Solid grasp of editorial and legal guidelines, underpinning responsible journalism.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
Live Studio Production: Experience in live broadcast studio production in a professional capacity.
Research & Writing: Strong research skills coupled with a flair for writing tight, catchy cues and copy.
Attention to Detail: An inherent eye for detail that enhances quality and accuracy, ability to analyse data.
Professional Qualification/Experience: Either a recognised journalism qualification or at least two years of industry experience.
Working Under Pressure: Ability to perform effectively in high‐pressure, fast‐paced environments.
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
Local Insight: Deep familiarity with the BBC Radio Cornwall area and an understanding of the stories that matter to our audience and the wider community in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
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