Journalist, Audio, BBC Sport

JIM - Jobs In Manchester; Salford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting organization is seeking a Journalist in Salford to deliver live sporting events and engaging content across multiple platforms. The role requires a passion for sports, experience in live programme production, and strong communication skills. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to high-profile initiatives.

Benefits

Access to training and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Passion for sports and editorial decision making under pressure.
• Ability to write for radio audiences and edit audio effectively.
• Familiarity with broadcasting standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Produce and direct live sport programmes.
• Create engaging discussion shows with original ideas.
• Write and edit scripts and cut audio.
• Support production of complex shows and outside broadcasts.
• Ensure content reaches multiple BBC platforms.

Skills

Knowledge of a wide range of sports

Experience producing live programmes

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 28230

Job Closing Date: 31 August 2025

Salford, MAN, GBR, M50 2QH

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C

CONTRACT TYPE: 2 x Fixed-term Contract, Full-time / Attachment, Full-time (1 x to 27/02/2026 and 1 x to 31/05/2026)

DEPARTMENT: BBC Sport

LOCATION: Salford

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £28,500 – £38,500 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We’re happy to discuss flexible working. If you’d like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there’s no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Join BBC Radio Sport to help deliver the biggest sporting events and stories to audiences across the UK. As a Journalist, you’ll play a key role in producing and delivering live sport, magazine shows, podcasts, and daily sports stories, working with other platforms to help shape distinctive and engaging content.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

You’ll be part of a dynamic and creative team at the heart of BBC Sport, working on high-profile events and programmes. With access to unrivalled training and development opportunities, you’ll grow your skills while contributing to content that informs, entertains, and connects with millions of listeners.

Your Key Responsibilities And Impact

• Produce and direct live sport programmes in studio settings.
• Create engaging, insightful discussion shows with original ideas and editorial angles.
• Write and edit scripts and cut audio using editing tools.
• Support the production of complex shows, outside broadcasts, and special projects.
• Ensure content is suitable for multiple BBC platforms to maximise reach.
  
  

Essential Criteria

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A passion for and knowledge of a wide range of sports.
• Experience producing live programmes and making editorial decisions under pressure.
• Ability to write for radio audiences and edit audio quickly and effectively.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Understanding of BBC Radio 5 Live Sport and how to contribute to its output.
  
  

Desired But Not Required

• Experience briefing on-air contributors to enhance programme quality.
• Familiarity with podcast production and digital storytelling.
• Awareness of audience trends and content consumption habits.
• Commitment to improving diversity and inclusion in content and teams.
• Ability to develop original stories and programme ideas with editorial guidance.
  
  

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.

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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.

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Redeployment

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC 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.