Senior Journalist; Scotland - EXTEND

Job Details

• Job Band: D
• Contract Type: Attachment / Fixed‑Term contract until 02/05/2027, Full‑time
• Department: BBC Scotland News
• Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow – Hybrid
• Proposed Salary Range: £41,000 – £49,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience
• Flexible Working: We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Preferences can be indicated in the application and will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply you must identify as deaf, disabled or neuro‑divergent and meet the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010) or the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. Disabled includes both apparent and non‑apparent conditions and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.

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The commissioning and original journalism team is looking for a multi‑platform producer on attachment to cover the health producer for maternity leave. The role includes broadcast production and some multi‑platform reporting, working flexibly with an emphasis on developing specialist knowledge around the health brief. You will need to assess complicated documents and data to turn them into engaging stories with people at their heart.

Experience or an interest in involved policy and health stories will be important, as will an understanding of how to cover the team's brief with accuracy, impartiality and underserved audiences in mind. The role will sometimes cover general news or other specialisms. Strong editorial judgement, the ability to think creatively and generate original ideas will be essential.

• Originate and produce stories, including researching, writing, filming and editing content across a range of BBC output.
• Occasionally report on air for broadcast and regularly write for the BBC News website.
• Seek ways to increase diversity in contributors and ensure output reflects the audiences we serve.
• Deliver impartial and accurate journalism of the highest standard within the required timeframe using available resources.
• Carry out duties in accordance with the BBC health and safety policy and editorial guidelines.

• A high standard of editorial judgment, writing ability and production skills based on substantial broadcast journalism experience.
• Knowledge of health policy and the main issues in the specialist brief.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as a member of more than one team, resolving conflicts as necessary.
• Ability to manage resources, staff and technical facilities in the most cost‑effective way to meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates a commitment to improving diversity in the BBC and understands how individual differences can benefit the BBC.

• Good understanding of how to use existing and emerging technology.
• Experience of news gathering using mobile phones.
• Experience in data journalism and use of Freedom of Information requests.
• Ability to analyse complex documents for detail and news value.
• Experience of handling sensitive contributors and other challenging stakeholders.

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Recruitment policy. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.

Any offer made is conditional on satisfactory employment screening checks, including reference checks, eligibility to work checks, and, if applicable, safeguarding and adverse media checks.