journalist

BBC Studios Distribution Limited; Truro; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible 35-hour week

25 days annual leave (+5 optional)

Defined pension scheme

Dental, health care & gym discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

BBC Studios Distribution Limited in Cornwall is seeking a part-time journalist to lead weekend news bulletins for Radio Cornwall. The role also offers opportunities to report and interview for BBC South West, and to produce radio content alongside online and TV contributions.

You will develop stories that matter to Cornwall's communities, while upholding accurate, responsible journalism and strong editorial judgement under tight deadlines.

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.
• Ability to work calmly and accurately under pressure in a fast-paced, live news environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present weekend news bulletins for Radio Cornwall.
• Weekday shift includes reporting and interviewing for BBC South West.
• Produce radio content, and contribute to online and TV pieces.

Skills

Live news reading

Editorial judgement

Research & writing

Broadcast journalism

Interviewing

Story development

Education

Journalism qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Be a trusted voice at the heart of Cornwall. As a part-time journalist with Radio Cornwall, you'll prepare and present our weekend news, creating sharp, accurate bulletins that keep audiences informed every Saturday and Sunday. Your additional weekday shift will give you opportunities beyond newsreading, from reporting and interviewing for BBC South West to producing radio, focusing on telling the stories that matter and ensuring Cornwall's communities are heard. WHY JOIN THE TEAM You'll be part of a supportive South West News team dedicated to delivering brilliant weekend output, with real responsibility for keeping Cornwall informed. Alongside this key role, your weekday shift offers opportunities to develop and maintain your skills in production and reporting across radio, online and TV. It's a role combining ownership, variety and the chance to keep growing as a journalist.

• Be a trusted voice, delivering accurate, authoritative live news bulletins.
• Create pacy, engaging content that connects with Cornwall's communities.
• Exercise sound editorial judgement, delivering accurate and responsible journalism.
• Find original stories and new voices, reflecting the breadth of Cornwall's communities.
  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 relevant industry experience.
• Ability to work calmly and accurately under pressure in a fast-paced, live news environment.

DESIRABLE, BUT NOT REQUIRED

• Live studio production experience in a professional broadcast environment.
• Strong knowledge of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, and an understanding of the stories and issues that matter to local audiences.

Start

• BBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1A 1AA. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no: 01420028, registered address: 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom W12 7FA.
• If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

Disclaimer This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved. Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory. Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Recruitment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer. For any general queries, please contact:

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Information at a Glance

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Life at BBC

• Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym.
• Excellent career and professional development.
• Support in your working life, including flexible working which you can discuss with us at any point during the application, selection or offer.
• A values-based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do.

Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis or on an orchestra conditions contract.

Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack.

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