Journalist (Producer), BBC Radio Berkshire

BBC; Reading; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

La BBC recherche un producteur et journaliste pour son département Radio Berkshire à Reading. Le rôle consiste à développer du contenu captivant pour la radio et les plateformes numériques, en mettant l'accent sur les histoires locales. Ce candidat idéal doit avoir une expérience solide en production audio et une passion pour la vie locale.

Qualifications

• Expérience substantielle en production audio et journalisme.
• Compétences interpersonnelles pour collaborer sur les plateformes locales.
• Bonne compréhension des directives éditoriales et des lois de diffusion.

Responsibilities

• Créer du contenu pour la radio et le numérique.
• Développer des histoires originales qui engagent le public.
• Produire de l'audio puissant adapté aux audiences locales.

Skills

Production audio

Journalisme

Collaboration

Connaissance des lignes directrices de la BBC

Compétences en rédaction

Job description

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time Contract

DEPARTMENT: BBC Nations Radio Berkshire

LOCATION: Reading - Office based

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £27,300 - £33,000 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.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Do you relish getting to the heart of your community and telling its stories in a way that grabs people’s attention? We’re looking for an ambitious producer and journalist who understands how to make compelling content which really makes an impact on people living in Berkshire.

Your Key Responsibilities And Impact

• You’ll work as part of a multi-skilled team, developing content for radio and digital.
• You’ll be able to draw on a wide range of sources for story ideas and you’ll deliver original stories which surprise and engage listeners in creative ways.
• You’ll need a real passion for creating powerful audio by understanding our local audiences and what matters to them. You’ll need to have a flair for writing great scripts.
• We’re looking for individuals with experience of a variety of audio production techniques across both linear and digital platforms, and a track record in live radio production.
  
  

Essential Criteria

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• If you have a passion for local life and the ability to look at stories from diverse perspectives, and if you’rebursting with creative ideas, we want to hear from you.
• An experienced audio practitioner, you’ll have substantial experience of audio production and journalism with strong editorial judgement.
• You’ll have the great people skills needed to collaborate with colleagues across our local platforms.
• You’ll also have a good knowledge of the BBC’s editorial guidelines, a thorough grasp of impartiality as it applies to our output, and good knowledge of broadcast law
  
  

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.