Senior Journalist & Podcast Digital

BBC; Salford; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in the UK seeks a Senior Journalist to manage and deliver high-quality sports content across various platforms. This role involves driving the 5 Live Sport podcast slate, developing engaging content ideas, and ensuring all content meets standards. The ideal candidate boasts extensive podcast production experience, strong digital content skills, and a passion for sports. Join us in delivering compelling stories and events to audiences every day.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Extensive production experience of podcasts.
• Experience of working with/creating digital content.
• Proven ability to write for podcast audiences adapting to different presenters and programmes.
• Demonstrable knowledge and passion for a wide range of sports including current sports output.
• Experience of prioritising and delegating to maintain effective performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver the 5 Live Sport podcast slate both in audio and digital platforms.
• Develop engaging content ideas with podcast producers.
• Liaise with BBC Sport departments to maximize promotional opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with teams ahead of major sports events.
• Ensure content meets BBC standards and address compliance issues.

Skills

Podcast production experience

Digital content creation

Writing for podcast audiences

Knowledge of sports

Prioritizing and delegating

Job description

JOB BAND: D

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Full-time

DEPARTMENT: BBC Sport

LOCATION: Salford

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 43000 - 53000 depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Were happy to discuss flexible working. If youd like to please indicate your preference in the application though theres no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Want to help BBC Sport deliver the biggest events and stories to our audiences every day. BBC Audio Sport is looking for an experienced Senior Journalist to deliver and help elevate 5 Live Sports' already industry leading podcast slate including Football Daily, Women’s Football Weekly, Rugby Union Weekly, Test Match Special, 5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce, F1: Chequered Flag and the FPL Podcast from BBC Sport. A strong commitment to delivering content across all BBC Sport platforms is essential. Were also keen to hear from Digital creatives who can help grow and maximise our live and on‑demand content across 5 Live Sport social media channels.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

We’re looking for creative collaborative individuals to manage and produce high‑quality engaging sport content both on‑demand and in the digital space for an award‑winning network. Day‑to‑day you’ll work closely with Audio Sport and BBC Sport producers across audio and digital on‑air talent and use your editorial judgement to ensure content makes impact and meets standards across platforms. You will also provide an element of editorial leadership and supervision to the 5 Live Sport team as well as managing your own short‑term and long‑term projects.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Day‑to‑day management and delivery of the 5 Live Sport podcast slate both in audio and across digital platforms alongside our team of highly skilled producers.
• Develop original ideas with our podcast producers for engaging content including some podcast production when required.
• Liaise with BBC Sport departments to maximise promotional opportunities for our content and adapt content for multiple BBC platforms to maximise reach.
• Work closely with 5 Live Sports Podcast & Digital Lead to develop and plan our on‑demand offering ahead of major sport events through to delivery.
• Make sound editorial decisions and ensure content meets BBC standards; you’ll be the first point of contact for podcast compliance around our bespoke recorded content.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships, brief contributors effectively to enhance on‑air performance and give and receive feedback constructively fostering positive teamwork.
• Work alongside 5 Live Sports Digital Senior Journalist to develop the visualisation of our podcast slate as well as work across staff deployment on a week‑by‑week basis when required.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL CRITERIA)

• Extensive production experience of podcasts.
• Experience of working with/creating digital content.
• Proven ability to write for podcast audiences adapting to different presenters and programmes.
• Proven and demonstrable knowledge and passion for a wide range of sports including 5 Live Sport output and how to appeal to different audiences.
• Experience of prioritising and delegating to maintain effective performance.

DESIRED

• Mindset is important: we want enthusiasm, ideas and creativity coupled with good communication and organisational skills.
• Curiosity to continue learning particularly in relation to the different sports we can and could cover and their audiences.

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.

Required Experience: Senior IC