Journalist – Newsreader – BBC (Oxford)
Job Purpose
This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either: the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You’re broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.
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Extend: EX2324
Job Reference: (SuccessFactors REQ ID)
Band: C Journalist
Salary: If a range is being advertised: £27,300 – £43,000
Contract type: 3 Month Fixed Term Contract / Attachment
Location: Office Base is Oxford
BBC LOCAL in Oxford is looking for a journalist who is also an experienced News Reader to join the Local Story Team. Duties will include reading the early and late audio bulletins on BBC Radio Oxford, reporting, finding stories and producing content for digital platforms. You’ll also have experience of setting up and producing interesting stories and have a passion for creating great content across all platforms. Creativity is really important – you’ll have the ability to tell stories in a dynamic way to engage our audience. You’ll be a good team player, brimming with ideas, contacts and story treatments to share with the audience.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
As an experienced news reader a great voice is essential, as is a passion and a natural flair for storytelling. You’ll have good local knowledge or demonstrate an ability to get up to speed very quickly. You’ll know how to get the best out of interviews and know how to write the engaging top lines. As a journalist you’ll be able to identify and develop stories for multiple platforms which include a range of opinions, perspectives and treatments while also meeting high journalistic standards and observing the BBC Editorial Guidelines. You’ll will be reporting to the Senior Journalist Team Manager at BBC Radio Oxford, and BBC South’s Senior News Editor.
Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience
You’ll have excellent writing skills, be able to edit audio quickly and effectively and have a keen sense of what makes a good story. You’ll know how to construct a well-balanced bulletin, have loads of creative tricks up you sleeve and know how to tell the story for a broadcast audience. You’ll understand the digital landscape and be aware of the separate needs of different platforms. You’ll recognise opportunities to connect with underserved audiences and consumers of content. You’ll be a team player but comfortable working on tasks on your own. In a continually evolving media landscape we need creative journalists and reporters who embrace change, are flexible and open minded, willing to think differently and be bold in trying new approaches to their work.
Job Impact
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. / Mae modd cyflwyno ceisiadau yn Gymraeg, ac ni fydd cais a gyflwynir yn Gymraeg yn cael ei drin yn llai ffafriol na chais a gyflwynir yn Saesneg.
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