Journalist (Weekend Newsreader)

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Job Information

BBC Local is the family of services we offer across local communities in England, including radio, online, social media and TV. With famous brands and new platforms, we provide a rich mix of content and programming from news to entertainment.

We’re looking for a talented radio newsreader to join the team in Leeds – producing and presenting high quality news bulletins across our weekend shows on BBC Radio Leeds.

Main Responsibilities

You’ll be responsible for writing, compiling and presenting news bulletins as part of our recently relaunched weekend schedule on BBC Radio Leeds.

We’re proud of our bulletins – written and presented with flair, and featuring powerful local voices, they are the “shop window” for our journalism.

We’re looking for someone who knows how to spot and sell great stories, and can work to tight deadlines to get them on air.

The role involves working closely with colleagues in other parts of the newsroom – including online and TV – to ensure our weekend news content reaches the largest possible audience. As part of the West Yorkshire Local Story Team, you’ll also be expected to contribute story ideas and treatments.

Although the regular shifts will be at the weekend, there may be occasional opportunities to work as part of the weekday team.

Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

A great on air voice
Significant experience in a broadcast newsroom
Experience of producing and presenting live radio news bulletins
Exceptional writing skills
An understanding of what makes a great radio bulletin, and the stories people in West Yorkshire are interested in
A track record of making editorial decisions on their own
Strong audio editing skills (knowledge of Dira is desirable, but not essential)
Good organisational skills