Journalist

BBC News NI is recruiting a journalist to join the team producing our TV News output. You will be expected to work on the production of daily output and help in planning material for future programmes.

The successful candidate will be required to write concise and accurate news stories that engage the audience. You must also have a keen interest in original journalism. You will also carry out research, record interviews, write scripts and prepare bulletins exercising editorial and legal judgement. On occasions you will be expected to report. This role involves being available to work across platforms

• You will be expected to prepare items for TV news including on occasion the preparation of bulletins and reporting.
• You will be required to write scripts for TV news and construct running orders when required.
• You will work on the development and gathering required for first class TV packages and lives.
• You will be expected to make effective use of graphics.
• You will be required to contribute ideas for coverage that matters to our audience.

To be successful in this role you should be able to evidence the following in your application:

Experience of the production methods used in TV news including high quality scripting, interviewing and production to tight deadlines

Experience of operating in a live TV gallery.

Able to use editorial judgement to bring in original stories and ideas that serve our audience.

Able to handle breaking news, pre-and post-production work including the use of a range of broadcast equipment.

Thorough knowledge of affairs of Northern Ireland, the wider UK, and the Republic of Ireland.

Knowledge of the law as it affects broadcast journalism.

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We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, social background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

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Band: C

Contract: 6 Months Fixed Term contract

Location: Belfast

You are eligible to apply for an internal role if you are either on a BBC Continuing (Permanent) contract, a BBC Fixed Term contract, a casual contract or freelance contract and you have worked continuously for 6 months.

Only internal staff are eligible to apply for the role on an attachment basis. You need to be on a continuing (permanent) or fixed-term contract. You need to have worked for the BBC for more than one year and will also need permission from your line manager. You can find out more on our attachments page.

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 holiday with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.

Please note that the application process will require you to upload a CV and complete the online questionnaire(s). There is no requirement to attach a covering letter or complete the additional careers hub fields (Personal Statement/Skills/Portfolio sections).

The BBC is keen to continue to ensure the safety and wellbeing of people across our sites. Until further notice, all assessments and interviews will be conducted remotely. For more information go to https://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/

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