Senior Journalist Reporter - Streaming

BBC; London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Journalist/Reporter for a hybrid role focused on live streaming and digital content. The ideal candidate will excel in on-screen presentation and possess strong journalistic instincts. Responsibilities include managing live streams, engaging with audiences, and ensuring high editorial standards. The role requires strong Arabic or Persian language skills and a collaborative mindset.

Benefits

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Defined pension scheme

Discounted health care

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a journalist with on-screen presentation skills.
• Excellent editorial judgement and commitment to accuracy and impartiality.
• Strong Arabic or Persian language skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage live streaming calendars.
• Present live streams and conduct interviews.
• Ensure content meets BBC editorial standards.

Skills

Journalism

Presentation

Digital Storytelling

Audience Engagement

SEO

Job description

This job is with BBC, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Package Description

This job is with BBC, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Package Description

Job Reference: 23007

Band: D

Salary: £46,000- £56,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Contract type: Continuing

Location: London

We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

• Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
• Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.
• Benefits - We offer a negotiable salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.

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Job Information

This is a hybrid role combining strong journalistic instinct with on-screen reporting and presenting. A senior journalist/reporter will be responsible for presenting, originating, shaping, and delivering stories tailored for live streams and digital-first formats - helping the BBC connect with new and existing audiences across platforms.

Main Responsibilities

This role operates within the MENA region as part of the BBC World Service, supporting the Arabic, Persian, and potentially Turkish language services
You will be reporting to Streaming Editor and will have the following responsibilities:

Content Planning and Production Management
• Develop and manage live and recorded streaming calendars, ensuring alignment with brand and editorial strategies. Oversee production logistics, ensuring technical and creative quality.
• Alert editors to breaking news and be ready to file accurate, on-the-spot reports and present, as soon as possible. Check and advise against coverage when necessary.
• Provide regular advice on news developments, guidance on agency or newspaper stories and briefings on government policies.

On-Air Presentation and Field Reporting
• Confident and have the talent to go on air and host live streams, conduct interviews, and file on-the-spot reports during breaking news events across digital and streaming platforms.

Streaming Operations and Technical Expertise
• Operate and troubleshoot streaming software, manage remote setups, and deliver high-quality mobile broadcasts.

SEO and Platform Optimization
• Develop and use all formats and platforms available to tell the story in the most appropriate way, with a particular focus on social media to deliver our journalism to audiences.
• Apply SEO best practices (titles, metadata, tags) to maximize discoverability and optimize content for platform algorithms.

Audience Engagement and Community Interaction
• Drive real-time audience engagement through live chats, polls, interactive features, and ensure content is tailored for digital and social platforms.

Main Responsibilities Cont'd

Guest and Talent Coordination
• Coordinate, brief, and support on-air talent and guests with scripts, technical guidance, and logistics for smooth appearances.

Content Quality Assurance and Editorial Standards
• Ensure all live streams, reports, and digital content meet BBC editorial standards for accuracy, impartiality, technical excellence, and brand consistency.

Analytics, Reporting, and Insights
• Track performance metrics (engagement, SEO, viewership) and provide post-event analysis with actionable recommendations.

Budget, Resource, and Vendor Management
• Manage production budgets, coordinate with external vendors and freelancers, and oversee resource allocation efficiently.

Innovation, Crisis Management, and Trend Monitoring
• Stay ahead of industry trends, propose innovative content ideas, develop contingency plans for live broadcasts, and swiftly troubleshoot any technical issues.

Strong Arabic or Persian Language Skills
• Demonstrate excellent written and spoken ability in Arabic or Persian, ensuring content quality, editorial accuracy, and effective audience communication.

Are you the Right Candidate?

You will have:

• Strong experience as a journalist, with a proven track record in on-screen presentation and reporting and ability to present live and pre-recorded video content with confidence and clarity.

• A demonstrable interest in streaming and new media which will include knowledge of how to maximise a live broadcasting reach for digital and social media platforms.

• Understanding of the unique demands of streaming and digital distribution, including metadata, thumbnails, and audience engagement tactics.

• Excellent editorial judgement and a commitment to BBC values of accuracy, fairness, and impartiality.

• Strong understanding of digital and social storytelling, and the ways audiences consume news across platforms.

• Collaborative mindset, comfortable working as part of a multi-disciplinary editorial team.

• Knowledge of video production processes, including scripting, shooting, and visual planning.

• An understanding of health and safety procedures and how they apply to broadcasting.

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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