Journalist, BBC Breakfast and News at One

BBC Group and Public Services; Salford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic journalist to join their team for BBC Breakfast and News at One. This role offers the opportunity to produce engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate will be a creative storyteller with a strong understanding of current affairs and the ability to work under pressure. With excellent career progression and unrivaled training opportunities, this position promises to be both challenging and rewarding. If you're passionate about journalism and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

25 days annual leave

Defined pension scheme

Discounted dental and healthcare

Gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in journalism with a focus on creative storytelling and news production.
• Strong understanding of BBC's editorial guidelines and media law.

Responsibilities

• Book guests and write briefs for BBC Breakfast and BBC News at One.
• Exercise editorial judgment and contribute ideas for stories.
• Collaborate closely with team members to uphold best practices.

Skills

Creative storytelling

Package production

Guest booking

Knowledge of media law

Collaborative teamwork

Live OBs experience

Job description

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Journalist, BBC Breakfast and News at One

Journalism

Fixed Term - Full Time

Salford, GB, M50 2QH

BBC PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCAST

Job Closing Date: 21/5/2025

THE ROLE

Job Reference: 23830
Band: C
Salary: £28,000 - £38,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
Contract type: Permanent + Contracts
Location: Salford - Office based

Hours of work for this role
A rota pattern across seven days leading BBC Breakfast and the BBC News at One. Unsociable hours and shifts, including nights and weekends, are a key part of your pattern.

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, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme, and discounted dental, healthcare, and gym.

You can find out more about working at the BBC by selecting this link to our candidate pack.

The BBC is seeking a creative broadcast journalist driven by ideas to produce content for BBC Breakfast and BBC News at One.

We need a team player who can work under pressure, react to unfolding events, and understands BBC audiences, with the ability to connect across all BBC platforms.

Main Responsibilities

• Book guests and write briefs for BBC Breakfast and BBC News at One.
• Exercise editorial judgment in developing story ideas and producing accurate, impartial journalism.
• Contribute ideas for stories, segments, guests, and developments.
• Collaborate closely with team members and other departments to share output, avoid duplication, and uphold best practices.
• Lead within a team or on specific journalism projects as appropriate.
• Tailor news treatments for different audiences to ensure the output reflects our diverse viewers.
• Prioritize and plan activities considering deadlines, staffing, and resources.
• Follow BBC health and safety policies at all times.
• Maintain knowledge of media law and OFCOM guidelines.
• Occasionally report content on radio, TV, or online, live or recorded.

Are you the right candidate?

• Knowledge across politics, business, entertainment, and other subjects.
• Creative storytelling, package production, and guest booking skills.
• Contribute ideas in meetings and work collaboratively.
• Experience with live OBs and BBC Newsgathering systems.
• Ability to develop relationships within the BBC and work across digital platforms, including social media.
• Confidence with BBC’s Editorial guidelines and policies.

About the BBC

The BBC prioritizes redeployment for employees seeking alternative roles within the organization and values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to flexible working arrangements where operationally feasible.

Learn more about our values and diversity initiatives on our website.

DISCLAIMER

This job description outlines the essential characteristics and principal accountabilities of the role, including required skills, knowledge, and experience. It is not exhaustive of all duties involved.

BBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, W1A 1AA. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no: 01420028, registered address: 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, W12 7FA.