Video Journalist (Money, Work & Tech)

BBC Group and Public Services; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

BBC Group and Public Services in Washington, USA, is seeking a Video Journalist for Money, Work & Tech at BBC News in our New York bureau. You will shoot, edit and publish video content for BBC News channels, websites and social platforms, delivering clear, engaging business and economics stories.

You’ll operate the live studio for the daily TV bulletin and collaborate with correspondents and the broader team to explain complex topics with strong storytelling and fast turnaround under tight

Qualifications

• Experience of professional filming and editing of video for news or corporate platforms.
• Track record of producing content for social platforms
• Experience of working for a reputable news organisation
• Experience or demonstrable interest in business, finance and economics.
• Ability to deliver to tight deadlines as required

Responsibilities

• Shoot, edit and produce engaging video content for BBC News under tight deadlines
• Generate and develop original story ideas and distinctive video content
• Operate a studio for a live TV bulletin.
• Work collaboratively with other teams from BBC News in the New York bureau as well as the wider Money, Work & Tech team mainly based in London.
• Respond quickly to breaking news
• Use strong visual storytelling to distil complex subjects into accessible, compelling content
• Ensure that the output meets BBC editorial policy standards and can sustain public, legal, political and media scrutiny and will work to support the BBC’s objective to grow the value we deliver to all audiences across the UK and globally.

Skills

Video filming

Video editing

Social media content

News industry experience

Deadline driven

Job description

JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Continuing contract
DEPARTMENT: BBC News
LOCATION: Washington, USA
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: $72,000 - $88,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to live and work in the US (US citizenship, Green Card or work authorisation).

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

BBC Money, Work &Tech, is the team in BBC News responsible for bringing our audiences the latest in economics and business news, unpacking the complexities of finance and economics to give people the information they need to make the most of their money and their career.

As a Video Journalist for Money, Work & Tech in our New York bureau, you’ll work alongside a team of reporters and producers, covering everything from corporate news, personal finance, economic policy and the moments when they conincide

You’ll be responsible for shooting and editing BBC News videos that will appear on the BBC's news channel and be published on the BBC News website and social media accounts. You will also help operate the live studio for our daily TV business bulletin.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

BBC News' Money, Work & Tech team plays a key role in making sense of the some of the most important stories in news, helping our audiences make sense of their own finances and how businesses and the economy influence them. The team has an established presence in the US, in the New York bureau, which plays a key role in reaching a global audience.

We are looking for a creative, self-starting video journalist to produce, shoot and edit video content from the NY bureau for all BBC News platforms - from its social accounts including TikTok and Instagram, to the BBC News Channel and website.

You will work closely with correspondents as part of a small bureau unit, while collaborating with the wider BBC Money, Work & Tech team in London and elsewhere.

This is a fast paced role where you’ll produce shoot and edit video that makes BBC News' reporting accessible, engaging and trustworthy. You will also help maintain and operate a TV studio for a daily live bulletin from New York.

You will bring ideas on how we can experiment with new formats, finding imaginative ways to explain complex stories and help audiences understand the complex worlds of business and economics.

It’s a hands‑on role where you’ll need sharp news judgement, strong storytelling skills and the confidence to try new approaches.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Shoot, edit and produce engaging video content for BBC News under tight deadlines
• Generate and develop original story ideas and distinctive video content
• Operate a studio for a live TV bulletin.
• Work collaboratively with other teams from BBC News in the New York bureau as well as the wider Money, Work & Tech team mainly based in London.
• Respond quickly to breaking news
• Use strong visual storytelling to distil complex subjects into accessible, compelling content
• Ensure that the output meets BBC editorial policy standards and can sustain public, legal, political and media scrutiny and will work to support the BBC’s objective to grow the value we deliver to all audiences across the UK and globally.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Experience of professional filming and editing of video for news or corporate platforms
• Track record of producing content for social platforms
• Experience of working for a reputable news organisation
• Experience or demonstrable interest in business, finance and economics.
• Ability to deliver to tight deadlines as required

DESIRED:

• Experience of incorporating data and charts into finished material
• Ability to work with numerous different staff members and across teams
• Ability to set up and operate live equipment

Disclaimer

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Recruitment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.

Redeployment

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.

Information at a Glance

This is your BBC

At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world’s best loved content, and the BBC’s mission to inform, educate and entertain.

Life at BBC

Here you will benefit from:

• 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 pensionscheme 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.

Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis or on an orchestra conditions contract.

Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack.

Candidate pack

You belong

We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.

Disability confident

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 via email and we’d be happy to discuss: [e-mail]

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