Senior Journalist, BBC News Channel

5 days ago

Greater London, United Kingdom BBC Full time

Senior Journalist, BBC News Channel Job Purpose Join the BBC News Channel team at the heart of live news production. As a Senior Journalist, you’ll lead fast‑paced, breaking news output and flagship programmes, ensuring accuracy and impact across TV and streaming platforms. Why Join the Team Be part of a dynamic team shaping the UK and global news agenda. You’ll work in a collaborative environment with unrivalled training opportunities, career progression, and the chance to make a real impact on how millions consume news. Your Key Responsibilities And Impact Lead live and continuous news output with speed and accuracy. Curate, commission, and deliver high‑quality news coverage. Mentor and manage journalists, researchers, and freelancers. Coordinate with BBC News teams to amplify content across platforms. Work flexibly as part of a 24/7 rota, including weekends and overnights. Essential Criteria Outstanding skills in a live news gallery: reacting quickly and calmly to breaking news. Strong editorial judgment and confidence in making major decisions. Excellent communication skills, written and spoken English. Creative approach to storytelling for TV, streaming, and digital platforms. Technical and organisational expertise in running orders, video editing, and graphics. Desired But Not Required Experience in outside broadcasts. Knowledge of emerging digital trends and audience behaviours. Leadership experience in high‑pressure environments. Familiarity with BBC editorial guidelines and diversity policies. Ability to innovate in visual and interactive news formats. Job Details Band: D Contract Type: 1 x Permanent, Full‑time & 1 x 18‑month Fixed Term, Full time. Department: BBC News Channel Location: London Proposed Salary Range: £41,200‑£51,200 (depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience) Flexible working: discussed at offer stage. Interviews: 18th & 19th of December. 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. For any general queries, please contact: bbchr@bbc.co.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr

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