Senior Journalist, Ask Me Anything, BBC Sport, Extend

BBC; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Journalist for their Ask Me Anything initiative. This role involves leading content creation, managing editorial direction, and developing engaging digital stories. The position offers flexible working options and opportunities for career progression within a diverse and inclusive environment. Join a team that values innovation and strives to connect with younger audiences through exciting and accessible sports coverage. If you have a passion for media and a commitment to inclusivity, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Training and development

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave (+5 optional days)

Pension scheme

Discounts on health, dental, gym

Qualifications

• Substantial editorial and production experience required.
• Focus on inclusive sports coverage and innovative content delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Ask Me Anything content, driving ideas and managing staff.
• Manage editorial direction during weekends and absences.
• Develop digital content focusing on reactive and complex stories.

Skills

Editorial experience

Production experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Understanding of media consumption trends

Job description

Senior Journalist, Ask Me Anything, BBC Sport, Extend

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Package Details

Job Reference: 23340

Band: D

Salary: £43,000 - £53,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge, and experience. The salary reflects internal benchmarking and market insights.

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 20/03/2026

Location: MediaCity, Salford (flexible working options available)

Benefits

• Career progression opportunities within BBC
• Training and development through BBC Academy
• Flexible working hours, 25 days annual leave (+5 optional days), pension scheme, and discounts on health, dental, gym, etc.

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Role Overview

This role is part of the BBC Extend programme aimed at supporting disabled applicants who identify as deaf, disabled, or neurodivergent, meeting the definitions under relevant legislation.

We are committed to accessibility and workplace adjustments, working with our BBC Access and Disability Service to support successful candidates.

About Ask Me Anything

Ask Me Anything is a BBC Sport initiative engaging audiences through reactive content, explainers, and community building across platforms.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the Ask Me Anything content, driving ideas, overseeing output, and managing staff
• Manage editorial direction during weekends and absences of the Assistant Editor
• Sub and oversee publishing of written content, create video content for BBC Sport
• Develop digital content focusing on reactive and complex stories
• Collaborate on content ideas, work flexible shifts including weekends

Candidate Profile

Substantial editorial and production experience, understanding of media consumption trends among younger audiences, excellent communication, organizational skills, and team leadership experience are essential. A focus on inclusive sports coverage and innovative content delivery is vital.

About the BBC

The BBC values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. We support redeployment and flexible working, aiming to reflect our diverse audiences. Successful applicants will undergo employment screening, including background checks.