Journalist (BBC Radio Cornwall) - Extend

BBC Group and Public Services; London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join BBC Radio Cornwall as a Journalist to craft compelling local stories and set up live broadcasts. The role offers a unique chance to engage with communities in Cornwall, produce impactful content, and operate in a supportive environment focused on professional growth. A flexible working culture allows you to thrive while pursuing your passion in journalism.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Defined pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in live broadcast studio production.
• Strong research skills and flair for writing tight, catchy copy.
• Professional qualification or 2 years of industry experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Setting up live broadcasts and sourcing original stories.
• Crafting engaging content that resonates with communities.
• Live news reading and adhering to editorial guidelines.

Skills

Live Studio Production

Research

Writing

Attention to Detail

Working Under Pressure

Education

Recognised journalism qualification

At least two years of industry experience

Job description

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Language Log in to Profile BBC Employee Login CREATE JOB ALERT Journalist (BBC Radio Cornwall) - Extend Job Description Job Requisition ID: 24628 Job Closing Date: 29/06/2025

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: 1 x Journalist continuing contract; Full Time and 1x Journalist 12 month FTC 21 hours a week
DEPARTMENT: BBC Radio Cornwall
LOCATION: Truro
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: FTE £27,300 - £40,000 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.

BBC EXTEND

This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010) , or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You’re broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.

We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please [e-mail] .

The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.

If you’d like more information on BBC Extend, please visit theBBC Extend webpage . (EXTEND code: EX2324).

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Join our creative team at Radio Cornwall as a journalist responsible for setting up live broadcasts, unearthing original stories, and crafting high-impact social content. In this dynamic role, you'll empower the voices of Cornwall’s communities, ensuring that compelling local stories are heard far and wide. In local radio your work matters deeply to our audience and is at the heart of community engagement.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM
Your original ideas will fuel BBC Radio Cornwall’s role as the source for community news and shareable stories. This role offers diverse experiences—from fast paced live production / newsreading and breaking news coordination to crafting on-demand content—driving both personal and professional growth. Thrive within a supportive environment that spans radio, social platforms, and the broader BBC South West news team of TV and online. You will make a real impact with your storytelling.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Ability and experience crafting creative and engaging content that resonates with local communities.
• Sourcing of original stories and new voices in line with BBC Cornwall’s key objectives.
• Proven examples of extending stories’ reach via digital platforms and social media.
• Live news reading and reporting
• Editorial & Legal Acumen: Solid grasp of editorial and legal guidelines, underpinning responsible journalism.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Live Studio Production: Experience in live broadcast studio production in a professional capacity.
• Research & Writing: Strong research skills coupled with a flair for writing tight, catchy cues and copy.
• Attention to Detail: An inherent eye for detail that enhances quality and accuracy, ability to analyse data.
• Professional Qualification/Experience: Either a recognised journalism qualification or at least two years of industry experience.
• Working Under Pressure: Ability to perform effectively in high‐pressure, fast‐paced environments.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Local Insight: Deep familiarity with the BBC Radio Cornwall area and an understanding of the stories that matter to our audience and the wider community in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

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.

For any general queries, please contact: [e-mail]

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.

Information at a Glance

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Life at BBC

Here you will benefit from:

• 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 pensionscheme 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.

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

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We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.

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Disability confident

We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we’d be happy to discuss: [e-mail]

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