journalist

We are looking for an enthusiastic journalist who is full of ideas to join our award-winning Planning and Commissioning team. Based in Salford, you will be part of a small, busy and supportive team that plays a central role in the BBC's digital strategy to grow weekend audiences in the UK and internationally. At the heart of our work is a passion for original journalism, combining creativity, audience insight and sharp news instincts to produce compelling digital content that meets the highest editorial standards. WHY JOIN THE TEAM This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small, collaborative and supportive team at the heart of BBC News' digital ambitions. You'll have the freedom to develop original story ideas, experiment with new formats and help reach underserved audiences, while working with experienced journalists to deliver outstanding journalism that makes an impact every weekend. YOUR KEY RESPONSABILITIES & IMPACT

• Originate fresh and distinctive ideas by using editorial experience, audience insights, social media and search trends to identify emerging stories, particularly for underserved audiences
• Gather, verify and develop engaging and shareable material for digital output
• Write and produce high-quality content for publication in text, video and stills, delivering clean copy that adheres to BBC house style and editorial standards.
• Create social media content that complements your reporting and helps reach and engage new audiences
• Repurpose and develop pre-gathered content from upcoming BBC programmes into accurate, engaging and distinctive standalone articles
  
  Proven experience of producing high-quality digital journalism under deadline pressure
• A track record of generating ideas that will appeal to new audiences and broaden our editorial agenda
• Excellent news writing skills, with the ability to produce accurate, engaging news stories, features and other editorial formats
• Familiarity with using audience insights, social media and search trends to identify emerging stories and content opportunities
• A record of sourcing, verifying and developing material from a wide range of contacts and sources, to ensure accurate, fair and impartial journalism
• Sound knowledge of media law, editorial standards including BBC Editorial Guideline
  
  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: We are unable to accept applications via CV and only applications made online will be considered. Please click on the APPLY NOW button to proceed with your application. 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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