Journalist - Radio Manchester Sport

The Bbc; Salford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting organization seeks a commentator to produce impactful sport output and commentary for BBC Radio Manchester. The role involves covering a variety of sports and requires strong experience in sport broadcasting. Applicants should demonstrate creativity and resilience in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for professional development and support in their working life.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive salary package

25 days annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in sport broadcasting at a comparable level.
• Ability to act as a producer, presenter, commentator, reporter, and bulletin reader.
• Resilience and capability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Produce sport output on BBC Radio Manchester.
• Deliver football, rugby league, and rugby union commentary.
• Create content reflecting Greater Manchester’s sporting landscape.

Skills

Sport broadcasting experience

Broadcast voice quality

Creativity

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Darts. It's a collaborative, ambitious team where your work will reach passionate audiences and where you'll have the chance to grow and make a real impact.

Responsibilities and Impact

• Producing sport output on BBC Radio Manchester that makes a big impact.
• Our breakfast Sport bulletins are designed to showcase our sport output and make a huge impact in the Joe McGrath Breakfast Show.
• As a commentator at BBC Radio Manchester you'll travel up and down the country to bring our listeners the very best live commentary or match reports.
• We regularly deliver football (including women’s game), rugby league and rugby union, and we are looking for opportunities to cover more sports that our audience is passionate about.
• Produce top-tier sport bulletins, live commentary, and digital content reflecting Greater Manchester’s rich sporting landscape.

Essential Criteria / Qualifications

• Experience in sport broadcasting at a comparable level to BBC Radio Manchester, able to act as a producer, presenter, commentator, reporter, and bulletin reader.
• A great broadcast voice with resilience and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Creativity to bring and champion the best and biggest ideas for content.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Desirable

• Experience commentating on Premier League Football.
• Radio production experience.
• Any industry awards or evidence of created content (blog, podcast, fan media, or social channels).

Why Join the Team

If you thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, this is the role for you. You will be a driven, versatile journalist producing top-tier sport bulletins, live commentary, and digital content. Our team has covered European football finals, Super League, and Premier League.

About the Organization & Diversity

We value and respect every individual's unique contribution so all our employees can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We are a disability confident employer.

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 can be discussed at any point during the application process.
• A values-based organisation where the way we do things is as important as what we do.

Additional Notes

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