Cornwall Weekend News Journalist | Flexible Hours

BBC UK; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

BBC Radio Cornwall is seeking a part-time journalist to read weekend news and contribute across BBC platforms. You will present sharp, accurate bulletins on Saturdays and Sundays and undertake weekday reporting, interviewing and radio production tasks as part of a broader Cornwall-focused news team.

The role offers flexible working discussions and a chance to develop across radio, online and TV, delivering engaging stories for local audiences.

Qualifications

• Professional newsreading experience, with the confidence to deliver live, timed bulletins.
• Strong research and writing skills, with a flair for tight, engaging broadcast copy.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a strong focus on accuracy and the ability to interpret data.
• Journalism qualification or equivalent experience, including significant and demonstrable industry experience.
• Ability to work calmly and accurately under pressure in a fast-paced, live news environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present weekend news bulletins.
• Weekday shift includes reporting and interviewing for BBC South West and producing radio content.
• Tell compelling stories that matter and ensure Cornwall's communities are heard.

Skills

News reading

Research & writing

Attention to detail

Journalism qualification

Under pressure

Job description

BBC Radio Cornwall is seeking a part-time journalist to read weekend news and contribute across BBC platforms. You will present sharp, accurate bulletins on Saturdays and Sundays and undertake weekday reporting, interviewing and radio production tasks as part of a broader Cornwall-focused news team.

The role offers flexible working discussions and a chance to develop across radio, online and TV, delivering engaging stories for local audiences.