Journalist - Hull - 2 Positions

BBC; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional broadcaster is looking for a talented journalist to join their team in Hull or Lincoln. Your role will involve researching, filming, and producing multi-platform news content while adhering to editorial guidelines. Ideal candidates will have strong editorial judgment and experience in multimedia production. Join a creative newsroom committed to making an impact. Apply now!

Qualifications

• Experience producing content across radio, TV, online and socials.
• Skilled in basic video or audio editing and online writing.
• Commitment to accuracy, impartiality, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Research and generate story ideas.
• Produce multi-platform news content.
• Collaborate with producers and editorial planning.

Skills

Strong editorial judgement

Experience in multi-media production

Ability to adapt storytelling

Collaborative work in a newsroom

Job description

Overview

BBC East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire is looking for two talented journalists to join our dynamic team in either Hull or Lincoln. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a newsroom that’s passionate about uncovering and telling compelling stories from across the region. We’re seeking creative, driven individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and aren’t afraid to speak up. You’ll be a self-starter with a nose for news and the ability to bring stories to life across all BBC platforms. A strong understanding of BBC Values and Editorial Guidelines is essential, as is a collaborative spirit and a willingness to contribute to planning when needed. While local knowledge of East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire is a plus, what matters most is your enthusiasm and your ideas.

Why join the team

Join a passionate and creative newsroom that’s committed to innovation and making a real impact on our audiences. At BBC East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment that values fresh ideas, supports your professional growth, and encourages you to shape the future of regional journalism. Whether you're pitching original stories or experimenting with new formats, your voice will be heard and your work will matter.

Your Key Responsibilities And Impact

• Researching and generating ideas using contacts, social media and your nose for a story.
• Filming, writing and recording content for online, radio and TV as required
• Producing accurate, balanced and engaging multi-platform news content, adhering to BBC editorial guidelines.
• Work closely with producers, editors and journalists to shape coverage, pitch ideas and contribute to editorial planning.
• Ensure all content meets legal, ethical and editorial standards, including accuracy, impartiality and fairness.

Essential Criteria

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Strong editorial judgement and a clear understanding of BBC Values
• Experience producing content across radio, TV, online and socials, with an ability to adapt storytelling for each.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a fast paced newsroom, contributing ideas and supporting colleagues
• Skilled in multi-media production, including basic video or audio editing, and online writing
• Commitment to accuracy, impartiality and editorial compliance, in line with BBC guidelines

Desirable But Not Required

• A knowledge of the BBC online systems, including Optimo
• Knowledge of East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire’s communities, issues and audiences
• Interest in developing skills, and a desire to push to improve
• Ideas, contacts and a nose for a story!

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.

Other information

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.