Freelance Journalist

Job Introduction

The BBC is looking for Freelance Journalists to work in Inverness covering shifts preparing and reading local news bulletins for the Highlands and Islands. We are looking for freelance journalists with some experience, original ideas and who are comfortable working to tight deadlines.

Main Responsibilities

You’ll write and read radio news bulletins, and make informed editorial decisions.

You will be expected to work flexibly, alone and as part of a team.

**You’ll be required to work a range of shifts**: regular weekends throughout the year plus weekdays and early mornings covering staff leave, training and sickness.

We are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of backgrounds and experience. We will support you in developing and honing the skills required for the role.

About the BBC

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Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

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Package Description

**Band**: C

**Contract type**: Freelance

**Location**: Inverness