Journalist - South Online - EXTEND

The Bbc; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public broadcaster is seeking a journalist to contribute to its digital news team in Southampton. The role involves writing news stories, collaborating on original journalism, and staying relevant in local news. Applicants should have strong writing skills and experience in producing news content. The position offers flexible benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus options

Pension scheme

Discounted health care and gym

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of legal and editorial issues.
• Experience delivering news under tight deadlines.
• Ability to understand local community matters.

Responsibilities

• Write engaging news stories for online platforms.
• Contribute to the production of original journalism.
• Create content to maintain relevance in local news.

Skills

Excellent writing ability

Strong journalistic skills

Understanding of editorial issues

Experience in producing news content

Creativity in news ideas

Job description

Overview

As well as helping to set the daily news agenda on digital platforms you will also have the opportunity to make your original ideas work on linear platforms. This is a great chance for someone who cares about the importance of informing local and regional audiences about what impacts their lives. This role involves varied working hours including weekend working.

Responsibilities

• Writing concise, engaging and accurate news stories for online, demonstrating the ability to exercise strong editorial judgement to tight deadlines
• Contributing on a daily basis to the production of original journalism by the BBC South news team
• Creating and identifying the content that helps keep the BBC relevant in an ever-changing local news landscape
• Liaising daily with teams in radio and TV in order to promote an integrated approach

Qualifications / Skills

• Excellent writing ability with a solid understanding of legal and editorial issues
• Strong journalistic skills and experience of delivering news on a deadline
• Understand what matters to people about their local community and beyond
• Experience in crafting and producing concise, accurate news content
• Track record of coming up with original news ideas and stories

About the Team and Location

This role is part of the BBC South news team, serving the digital audience across the South of England. From the spires of Oxford to the cliffs of the Isle of Wight, this region offers opportunities to contribute to local and wider audiences.

What We Offer / 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 you can discuss with us at any point during the application, selection or offer
• A values-based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do

Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility

We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us for discussion. The BBC is committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workplace. The BBC Extend programme is available for eligible applicants (EXTEND code: EX2324).