Journalist, Bulletin Reader

We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application . There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

Excellent career progression – the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
Unrivalled training and development opportunities – our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.
Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.

Job Introduction

BBC Shropshire is looking for a journalist with sharp writing skills and a great broadcasting voice to present weekend news bulletins. The role involves preparing and reading radio and smart speaker bulletins at breakfast time and through the morning on Saturdays and Sundays. You’ll also prep bulletin copy and breaking news stories for the Monday breakfast show. You’ll be an organised, technical competent and self-reliant broadcast professional who is comfortable with lone working. You’ll be skilled at delivering complex news stories in a clear and conversational way.

Main Responsibilities

As a Journalist – Weekend Bulletin Reader, You Will

Use a range of audio, video and digital equipment to write, assemble, edit and deliver output to the highest professional standards
Use excellent editorial judgement, and a sound knowledge of BBC values in order to develop stories and producing accurate and impartial journalism.
Liaise closely with team members in other areas of the BBC – particularly in online, regional TV and BBC Sounds - to ensure material is updated and shared.
Deliver to tight deadlines with the highest editorial standards.

Are you the right candidate?

The Right Person Will Be Able To Demonstrate

Recent experience of live radio production and/or presenting news bulletins
Sound editorial and presentation decisions based on a thorough understanding of BBC news and current affairs, the BBC’s values, and our local BBC Shropshire audience.
A thorough understanding of the law relating to journalism
Ability to use technology as required.
A passion for the BBC and local broadcasting, and the service we offer listeners.
Reliability, and a track record of working well on your own and under pressure
Teamwork – particularly working cooperatively in a large, and sometimes complex, organisation.