Journalist, BBC Radio Derby

The Bbc; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting organization in Nottingham is seeking a passionate reporter to contribute to various platforms. Ideal candidates will possess excellent news judgement, strong writing skills, and confidence in newsgathering. This role offers a competitive salary range of £27,600 - £33,900 and promotes flexible working arrangements. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering impactful news stories.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

25 days annual leave plus options

Defined pension scheme

Discounted healthcare and gym

Qualifications

• Track record of generating ideas for news programmes and services.
• Good understanding of BBC England priorities for audience growth.
• Experience of writing news stories for online and radio is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute online news stories, radio guests, bulletin material, TV packages, and social media videos.
• Assist with reporting duties as part of the Derby news team.

Skills

Good news judgement

Excellent written English

Strong on-air voice

Confidence in using recording equipment

Job description

Purpose of the role

The news team in Derby is a tried and tested place to turbo-charge your career and prove yourself capable of just about anything. We deliver news for all platforms, and aspire to be the most creative, most ambitious local story team we can be. You\'ll get to work with fantastic colleagues in a patch where news stories are hard-won rather than found growing on trees. This role is primarily reporting, but you\'ll likely be involved in newsreading, 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.

Responsibilities

• Contribute online news stories, radio guests, bulletin material, TV packages and social media videos.
• Assist with reporting duties and contribute to multiple platforms as part of the Derby news team.

Your skills and experience

Essential criteria

• Good news judgement and understanding of editorial guidelines.
• Excellent written English for broadcast and online.
• Track record of generating ideas for news programmes and services.
• Strong on-air voice.
• Good understanding of BBC England priorities for audience growth.
• Confidence in using recording equipment for newsgathering.

Desired but not required

• Knowledge of the editorial area.
• Experience of writing news stories for online and radio.
• Experience of reading news bulletins.
• Full driving licence.

Proposed salary and working arrangements

Salary range: £27,600 - £33,900 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. We\'re happy to discuss flexible working. If you would like to, please indicate your preference in the application. There is no obligation to decide now; flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

About the BBC and benefits

• 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.

Diversity, inclusion and belonging

We value and respect every individual\'s unique contribution. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. 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.