Video Journalist, News Content

BBC; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting company is looking for a Video Journalist to join the Planning and Impact team in Leeds. In this role, you will self-shoot and edit video content for various platforms, focusing on major editorial projects aimed at younger audiences. The position demands significant journalistic experience, sound editorial judgments, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. You'll play a key role in creating impactful content for social media platforms like YouTube and help drive the team's digital transformation efforts.

Qualifications

• Gather and prepare video and audio material for various platforms.
• Able to develop stories related to Learning and Identity.
• Experience in journalism and production techniques is essential.
• Ability to make sound editorial decisions.
• Manage both daily and long-term editorial demands.

Responsibilities

• Self-shoot and edit video content for multiple platforms.
• Develop story ideas and produce accurate journalism.
• Collaborate with team members and departments.
• Tailor content for different audiences.
• Meet tight deadlines while upholding editorial standards.

Skills

Ability to gather and prepare video and audio material

Interest and knowledge of stories related to Learning and Identity

Significant experience as a journalist

Sound editorial and policy decisions

Ability to work with editorial demands

Job description

Job Details

Job Band: C

Contract Type: Fixed-term Contract Full-time / Attachment Full-time

Department: Planning and Impact Team News Content

Location: Leeds - Broadcasting Centre - Office based

Proposed Salary Range: 36400 - 46400 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Application Process

• CV
• Complete the questions on the Online Application Form (Cover Letter is not necessary)

Purpose of the Role

The Planning and Impact team is at the heart of News Content and drives the planning delivery and production of stories around the whole of the UK. The team is made up of multimedia journalists based around the UK who supplement UK story teams. As a Video Journalist you’ll play a key role in the production of major editorial projects with a focus on digital output focusing on delivering content aimed at younger audiences for Social Online vertical video YouTube and streaming platforms.

Why Join the Team

The Planning and Impact team plays a crucial role within BBC News producing major editorial projects planning and running live events and ensuring the delivery of UK stories. It’s an exciting time to be part of the team following its expansion under digital transformation.

Your Key Responsibilities and Impact

• Routinely self‑shoot and edit video content for a range of platforms.
• Exercise editorial judgment in developing story ideas and producing accurate and impartial journalism.
• Liaise closely with other team members and departments to ensure that output material is shared, duplication is avoided and best practice is upheld. You will be working closely with the Learning and Identity team.
• Use different treatments for different audiences to ensure that the output reflects the people we serve.
• Deliver to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards.

Your Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Ability to gather and prepare video and audio material for use on any platform.
• An interest in and knowledge of stories relating to Learning and Identity with a focus on digital output focusing on delivering content aimed at younger audiences for Social Online vertical video YouTube and streaming platforms.
• Significant experience as a journalist with a good knowledge of production techniques.
• Sound editorial and policy decisions.
• Ability to work and deal with daily and long‑term editorial demands.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary Salary: 36400 - 46400