Journalist, Social Media Team, BBC News Russian

ENGINEERINGUK; London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative team at a leading media organization, where creativity meets journalistic integrity. As a Social Media Journalist, you will engage audiences through compelling visual content and strategic storytelling. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, producing high-quality content for diverse social media platforms. With a focus on accuracy and impartiality, you'll contribute to important narratives that resonate with audiences worldwide. If you're passionate about digital media and ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career progression

Training and development opportunities

Flexible workweek

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health and dental discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in social and digital media with strong visual awareness.
• Fluent in Russian and English, with knowledge of news related to Russia.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to create engaging content for social platforms.
• Analyze performance data to adjust social media strategies.

Skills

Social Media Management

Visual Storytelling

Photo Editing

Video Editing

Analytical Skills

Fluent Russian

Fluent English

Tools

Photoshop

Figma

Canva

Final Cut

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Journalist, Social Media Team, BBC News Russian

View more categories | View less categories | Sector: Media and Publishing | Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time

Package Description

Job Reference: 23824

Band: C

Salary: £27,300 - £37,300, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Office Base is London

We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

Freelancers are eligible to apply for an internal role if they are on a Worker Contract and have worked continuously for 6 months. If they have worked for less than 6 months continuously or have a break of 3 weeks or more between engagements, they must seek Divisional HR approval before applying.

Benefits include: Career progression, training and development opportunities, negotiable salary package, flexible 35-hour workweek, 25 days annual leave (option to buy 5 more), pension scheme, and discounts on health, dental, gym, and more.

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Job Introduction

BBC News Russian is one of the BBC's largest language services, providing multimedia content across BBC platforms and social media worldwide. Our output adheres to BBC's values of accuracy and impartiality, free from external pressures.

Based in London and Riga, led by the Assistant Editor, the social media team produces innovative digital content to engage Russian Service audiences, especially as many platforms are blocked in Russia.

We seek an experienced, creative, self-motivated social media journalist for our London team. The role involves supporting social strategy, maintaining editorial standards, and engaging audiences across platforms.

This requires a strong background in social media, visual storytelling, journalistic practices, and analytics. Experience in creating video and repurposing assets is essential.

Main Responsibilities

• Collaborate with editorial teams to bring news and features to life on social platforms.
• Create, post, and engage on leading social media platforms.
• Produce visual and text content aligned with BBC style and tone.
• Understand platform features and develop suitable formats.
• Contribute ideas and formats for news coverage on social media.
• Identify and produce stories, including creating and editing content.
• Develop creative storytelling approaches using various tools.
• Analyze performance data and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Stay current with industry trends and share insights.
• Work collaboratively toward shared goals with colleagues.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in social and digital media.
• Photo and video editing skills using Photoshop, Figma, Canva, Final Cut.
• Deep understanding of social platforms like Telegram, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X.
• Strong visual awareness and aesthetic sense.
• Fluent Russian (native or equivalent) and English.
• Knowledge of news and current affairs related to Russia, FSU, and internationally.
• Editorial judgment and quick decision-making skills.
• Understanding of legal and editorial policies.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure in a 24-hour newsroom, including nights and weekends.
• Commitment to BBC's editorial guidelines and values.

About the BBC

The BBC prioritizes internal redeployment and values diversity and inclusion. We consider flexible working requests and are committed to equality of opportunity. For more info, visit our diversity page. Employment checks will be conducted for successful candidates.