Senior Journalist, Ask Me Anything, BBC Sport, Extend
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Package Details
Job Reference: 23340
Band: D
Salary: £43,000 - £53,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge, and experience. The salary reflects internal benchmarking and market insights.
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 20/03/2026
Location: MediaCity, Salford (flexible working options available)
Benefits
* Career progression opportunities within BBC
* Training and development through BBC Academy
* Flexible working hours, 25 days annual leave (+5 optional days), pension scheme, and discounts on health, dental, gym, etc.
For adjustments or accessibility needs, contact reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk or bbchr@bbc.co.uk.
Role Overview
This role is part of the BBC Extend programme aimed at supporting disabled applicants who identify as deaf, disabled, or neurodivergent, meeting the definitions under relevant legislation.
We are committed to accessibility and workplace adjustments, working with our BBC Access and Disability Service to support successful candidates.
About Ask Me Anything
Ask Me Anything is a BBC Sport initiative engaging audiences through reactive content, explainers, and community building across platforms.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead the Ask Me Anything content, driving ideas, overseeing output, and managing staff
* Manage editorial direction during weekends and absences of the Assistant Editor
* Sub and oversee publishing of written content, create video content for BBC Sport
* Develop digital content focusing on reactive and complex stories
* Collaborate on content ideas, work flexible shifts including weekends
Candidate Profile
Substantial editorial and production experience, understanding of media consumption trends among younger audiences, excellent communication, organizational skills, and team leadership experience are essential. A focus on inclusive sports coverage and innovative content delivery is vital.
About the BBC
The BBC values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. We support redeployment and flexible working, aiming to reflect our diverse audiences. Successful applicants will undergo employment screening, including background checks.
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