Experienced Multimedia Journalist

Position Overview

Role Reference: EX2324
Job ID: 17487
Salary Range: £27,500-32,500, commensurate with relevant expertise and experience.
Employment Type: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid model with a blend of office and remote work.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Candidates are encouraged to indicate their preferences in the application process. While it is not mandatory to mention this at the application stage, we welcome any discussions regarding flexibility during the offer stage.

Exceptional career advancement opportunities – the BBC provides pathways for employees to explore new challenges and roles within the organization. Comprehensive training and development programs – our internal Academy offers a diverse array of courses and certifications. Employee Benefits - We provide a negotiable salary package, a flexible 35-hour workweek for optimal work-life balance, 25 days of annual leave with the option to purchase an additional 5 days, a defined pension scheme, and various discounts on health care, dental services, gym memberships, and more.

Freelancers on a Worker Contract who have worked continuously for 6 months are eligible to apply for internal roles. Those with less than 6 months of continuous service or a break of 3 weeks or more must obtain Divisional HR approval before applying.

Job Summary

This position is part of our BBC Extend initiative aimed at enhancing opportunities for disabled individuals. Applicants should identify as deaf, disabled, or neurodivergent and meet the criteria outlined in the Equality Act (2010) or the Disability Discrimination Act for Northern Ireland. This broadly includes individuals with physical or mental impairments that significantly affect daily activities, encompassing both visible and invisible conditions.

We are dedicated to ensuring an accessible application process. For inquiries regarding adjustments or access needs, please reach out to the BBC Extend team.

The BBC is committed to providing workplace accommodations to eliminate barriers faced by disabled individuals. Our dedicated Access and Disability Service offers assessments and ongoing support throughout employment. If selected for this role and adjustments are required, we will collaborate to implement necessary changes.

For more information about BBC Extend, please visit our dedicated webpage.

BBC Radio Tees is proud to serve a vibrant community, reflecting this pride through impactful storytelling and audience engagement. We are seeking a skilled and adaptable journalist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for storytelling, experience in breaking news, and proficiency in production and digital journalism. A motivated, multi-talented journalist is essential to help shape our content and highlight the stories that resonate with our audience. We are looking for someone eager to connect with new audiences across various platforms, understanding their expectations and delivering compelling narratives under tight deadlines. This role requires creativity and original ideas that authentically represent our diverse audience.

Key Responsibilities

We seek a talented, innovative journalist who is organized, detail-oriented, and possesses strong editorial judgment. A collaborative team player, you must thrive under pressure, whether working independently or as part of a team, and be willing to adapt to various shifts as required. Familiarity with the BBC Radio Tees audience and an understanding of their evolving needs are crucial, as is a commitment to producing high-quality content across all platforms.

Ability to narrate our stories across radio, television, online, and digital mediums. Generate original story concepts and develop creative treatments while conducting thorough background research. May involve shifts requiring news reading capabilities. Experience in responding to breaking news with the capacity to distill complex issues clearly and calmly under pressure. Comfortable reporting live from a studio or at external events. Collaborate with colleagues across BBC News and other divisions, maintaining high standards of writing, accuracy, impartiality, and adherence to BBC Editorial values and legal requirements. Our audience engages with us seven days a week, necessitating availability for weekend shifts or early starts.

Are You the Right Fit?

Do you have a track record of your stories reaching both new and existing audiences? We seek individuals who align with our station's ambitions. This role is demanding, and we uphold high standards, but we also value a positive work environment. If you are a journalist brimming with creative storytelling ideas, we want to hear from you. Do you possess a strong broadcast voice? You will engage with a diverse range of stories, always keeping the audience at the forefront.

About the BBC

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative roles within the organization and prioritizes their applications ahead of other candidates. This priority consideration ensures that employees at risk of redundancy are evaluated alongside other applicants.

Our focus extends beyond what we do; we emphasize how we do it. Our values and behaviors are integral to our mission. Please familiarize yourself with our values and principles.

Diversity is essential at the BBC. We foster an environment that values and respects each individual's unique contributions, enabling all employees to thrive and reach their full potential.

We aim to attract a wide range of talented individuals to join the BBC, whether in programming or various non-production roles. A diverse workforce enhances our ability to respond to and reflect our audiences' diverse needs.

We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic status, religion, or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements dictate otherwise.

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