Journalist North West Online

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Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

BBC Isle of Man is looking for a Journalist to join our small team in Douglas.

Reporting to Senior Journalist and working alongside two other colleagues on the island (as well as the wider BBC North West team), you will produce compelling original content for the BBC News website, our social channels, and North West Tonight.

The team’s aim is simple – to reflect all aspects of life on the Isle of Man, from Tynwald to the TT, back to its people.

While this will primarily be a digital writing role, you will be expected – with support and training – to supply content for television.

We are determined to hire a driven and passionate journalist who wants to help reach new audiences with the news that matters to them.

The role requires a self-starter keen to do more than just recycle press releases all day – we value original ideas!

Creative treatments, gaining great access to people at the heart of stories and working collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues are essential.

Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience

Producing and writing local news content quickly and accurately for the BBC Isle of Man news website and social media accounts
Originating and producing stories which can also work well for television.
Coming up with multiplatform story and feature ideas.
Using social media both as a newsgathering tool (social listening) and as a way to increase our journalism’s reach
Being adept at technology, picking up new skills and adapting to the changing demands of a digital working environment
Working primarily on weekdays during the day, but also being flexible enough to work occasional weekends and early mornings/evenings