Journalist

BBC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading news organization in London is seeking a Journalist for their Newsnight program. The role requires a strong fixer who thrives in fast-paced environments and has a creative edge to deliver compelling stories and interviews. Candidates should possess essential skills in journalism, writing, and creativity, along with the ability to manage tight deadlines. This position offers a salary of up to £40,000 and encourages innovative ideas that contribute significantly to impactful journalism.

Qualifications

• Experience working in daily news journalism.
• Ability to perform to a high standard in breaking news.
• Creative fixer with the ability to make impactful output.
• Strong editorial judgement and understanding of the news agenda.
• Bring creative ideas to the table.
• Strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver great ideas for stories and guests.
• Work to tight deadlines as a strong fixer.
• Spot trends and stories behind the headlines.
• Collaborate with other parts of the BBC.
• Contribute to a supportive and creative work culture.
• Manage emotions under pressure.
• Demonstrate commitment and motivation.
• Provide briefs for high-impact interviews.

Skills

Filming

Interviewing

Research Experience

Journalism

Writing Skills

SEO

Final Cut Pro

HTML5

AP Style

Ftp

Video production

Photo Editing

Job description

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term Contract/Attachment (9 months)

DEPARTMENT: BBC News & Current Affairs Newsnight

LOCATION: London Broadcasting House W1A 1AA

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: Up to £40,000 London Weighting depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

We are recruiting a Journalist to work on BBC Newsnight. We are about added-value conversation consequential interviews and gripping debate and discussion. Its about fresh insights and forensic interviews. We are looking for sharp journalists with creative ideas and strong analytical skills. We want a great team player with ambition and ideas. We are looking for a creative journalist who shows bags of initiative and passionately cares about making the best output. You will have lots of ideas and enjoy working to tight deadlines.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

We are the BBCs big news personality show and our interviews are picked up by the rest of the BBC and broadcast around the world. From the infamous interview with Prince Andrew to conversations with global figures including Elon Musk Hillary Clinton Aung Sang Suu Kyi Madonna Dolly Parton Bill Gates Greta Thunberg Prime Minister Mark Carney Prime Minister Netanyahu the Dalai Lama and David Attenborough our team delivers journalism that matters.

As a Journalist you will play a pivotal role in shaping these moments.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Deliver great ideas for stories, guests and creative treatments that give Newsnight a strong identity.
• Be a strong fixer who can work to tight deadlines.
• Understand the news agenda and spot trends and stories behind the headline.
• Work collaboratively with other parts of the BBC to provide best possible exposure on the appropriate platforms and create impact.
• Contribute to a dynamic supportive and creative work culture.
• Maintain personal effectiveness by managing emotions in the face of pressure and setbacks.
• Demonstrate an approach to work characterized by commitment, motivation and energy.
• Fix and provide briefs for high-impact interviews with fast turnarounds and tight deadlines.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Experience working in daily news journalism.
• Ability to perform to a high standard in a breaking news environment with fast turnarounds and tight deadlines.
• Experienced fixer with a creative streak and ability to make output that has impact.
• Strong editorial judgement with a good understanding of the news agenda.
• Bring creative ideas to the table.
• Strong writing skills.

DESIRABLE:

• Welcome constructive feedback and use it to develop your skills.
• Experience of working with high profile talent is helpful.

If you can bring some of these skills and experiences along with transferable strengths we love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

KEY SKILLS

• Filming
• HTML5
• Interviewing
• AP Style
• Research Experience
• Ftp
• Journalism
• SEO
• Final Cut Pro
• Video production
• Photo Editing
• Writing Skills