Digital News Journalist – UK & Global Live Coverage Sydney

BBC UK; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BBC UK in Sydney is hiring digital journalists to deliver continuous UK and global coverage across text, video and live pages. You will collaborate with colleagues in London and Washington, contribute to the UK morning offer, and help grow audiences for the BBC’s digital platforms.

The role requires a seven-day roster, rapid reporting, strong editorial judgement and the ability to produce engaging stories for diverse international audiences across the BBC News app and website.

Qualifications

• Strong experience writing accurate, fast-paced news for digital audiences.
• Experience producing and editing short news video clips.
• Experience covering UK and international news in text and video.
• Familiarity with using social media, search and audience data to tell stories.
• Ability to develop angles for major stories to reach diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality news stories, live pages and digital video on major UK/global events.
• Continue coverage handed over from London and Washington for seamless reporting.
• Deliver accurate, engaging journalism with strong editorial judgement and context.
• Create digital outputs including short video edits, clips for platforms, and live updates.
• Monitor social, search and audience data to inform storytelling and UK/international agendas.

Job description

BBC UK in Sydney is hiring digital journalists to deliver continuous UK and global coverage across text, video and live pages. You will collaborate with colleagues in London and Washington, contribute to the UK morning offer, and help grow audiences for the BBC’s digital platforms.

The role requires a seven-day roster, rapid reporting, strong editorial judgement and the ability to produce engaging stories for diverse international audiences across the BBC News app and website.