Journalist : EXTEND

Job Package

Band : C

Salary : £27,300 - £34,000 per annum dependent on relevant skills and experience

Contract : Fixed Term Contract - 28 hours per week

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 the BBC Extend team via the shared mailbox .

The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workplace 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.

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Job Purpose

BBC Radio Devon is a popular station based in BBC South’s West regional centre in Plymouth. Devon is fantastic place to live and work with a mix of economies and communities. Our team has a real passion for where we live and as the local broadcaster we have a close connection to our audience. We’re committed to telling amazing stories from our communities and bringing in new audiences by creating content which generates impact on-air and on demand. We’re looking for an experienced journalist to join our team you’ll be able to set up & produce live programmes, find original stories that are relevant to our audience as well as creating visualised content which will travel far and wide on socials. You’ll also be working on radio programmes for the wider SW.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

We’re looking for a talented & creative journalist, bursting with ideas that will make BBC Radio Devon the go to place for information and shareable stories. You’ll work on our local audio output across seven days a week on a mixture of shifts that will include early and later starts and weekend working. This role is primarily working with the audio team producing programmes both preparation and studio output, as well as finding and creating shareable on demand content. You’ll be confident coordinating breaking news stories, directing live hold to account interviews as well as writing briefing notes and cues for presenters. As part of the wider BBC South West news team you will also find yourself reading bulletins, working on social platforms and reporting at times.

Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience

Knowledge of crafting audio to make creative & engaging content that resonates with local communities.

Have examples of you how you have make your stories travel further via digital platforms and social media.

Have a recognised journalism qualification or 2 years industry experience.

Have good knowledge of editorial and legal guidelines.

Be able to work under pressure.

Be a team player.

Live reporting skills across TV radio and online.

Know the BBC Radio Devon area, with an understanding of the stories that matter to our existing audiences and how we could do more to serve via linear & digital platforms

About The BBC

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.

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