Digital News Reporter & Social Video Producer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BBC News is hiring a permanent journalist for its digital news operation. You will write for the news website, produce social-first formats and short video for major UK and global events, with coverage across text, live pages and social platforms.

The role requires strong editorial judgment, the ability to work quickly under pressure, and adept use of audience data to guide storytelling. Right to work in Australia is required.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with BBC editorial values.
• Strong editorial judgement.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure in breaking news environments.
• Ability to identify compelling stories and turn them into social content for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and emerging platforms.
• Developing angles on big stories to reach diverse audiences.
• Social listening and using search and audience data to improve storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality news stories, live pages and digital video on major UK and global events.
• Deliver accurate, engaging journalism from breaking news to features.
• Produce social-first formats for planned and breaking news for social platforms.
• Collaborate with BBC News colleagues on platform-native content for social accounts.
• Use audience insights and performance data to shape content decisions.
• Apply BBC editorial standards confidently, especially on fast-moving stories.
• Contribute to live coverage online.
• Make and curate video for social platforms and the news website.

Skills

BBC values

Editorial judgement

Under pressure

Social content

Audience data

Platform knowledge

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Job description

BBC News is hiring a permanent journalist for its digital news operation. You will write for the news website, produce social-first formats and short video for major UK and global events, with coverage across text, live pages and social platforms.

The role requires strong editorial judgment, the ability to work quickly under pressure, and adept use of audience data to guide storytelling. Right to work in Australia is required.