Journalist

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £27,600 - £33,900 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application - though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The BBC East Midlands region covers the biggest and best stories from the counties of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire - including vast parts of the Peak District - Leicestershire and Rutland. We are a multi-platform newsroom with an approach that prioritises digital first, and seek to achieve maximum impact across radio, online, and TV. The role primarily involves newsreading, but as a multi-platform journalist in the East Midlands, you will be asked to tell stories across radio, online, TV and social media. On the newsreading side, you would be the voice of news in Derby - home to one of the BBC's most successful local radio stations. You will also be part of the local story team in Derby, which places high emphasis on cross-platform working, creativity and ensuring your content has as high an impact across the BBC as it possibly can. You will be a self-starter, as comfortable working on your own as you are in a team, able to make editorial decisions quickly. Some weekend working will also be required. WHY JOIN THE TEAM The local story team in Derby is a really supportive environment to reach your full potential. We put a premium on original stories, and seeking the maximum impact for them across the BBC, in particular the BBC News website. You'll be broadcasting on multiple award-winning BBC Radio Derby, including on the breakfast show, as well as East Midlands Today and - potentially - network channels. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Finding original stories and thinking creatively how to tell them across each of our platforms
• Reading radio bulletins across our local output
• Building a strong knowledge of the patch and our audiences
• Be a self-starter who can work independently under pressure and motivate others
  
  Very strong on-air voice and engaging personality
• Good news judgement and understanding of editorial guidelines
• Excellent writing that translates well for radio, online and TV
• Track record of generating ideas for news programmes and services
• Good understanding of BBC Local priorities for audience growth
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
• Knowledge of the editorial area
• Full driving licence
  
  BBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1A 1AA. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no: 01420028, registered address: 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom W12 7FA.
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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. For any general queries, please contact: 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 pension scheme 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.
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