Video Journalist, News Content

Job Details

Job Band: C

Contract Type: Fixed-term Contract Full-time / Attachment Full-time

Department: Planning and Impact Team News Content

Location: Leeds - Broadcasting Centre - Office based

Proposed Salary Range: 36400 - 46400 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

• CV
• Complete the questions on the Online Application Form (Cover Letter is not necessary)

The Planning and Impact team is at the heart of News Content and drives the planning delivery and production of stories around the whole of the UK. The team is made up of multimedia journalists based around the UK who supplement UK story teams. As a Video Journalist you’ll play a key role in the production of major editorial projects with a focus on digital output focusing on delivering content aimed at younger audiences for Social Online vertical video You Tube and streaming platforms.

The Planning and Impact team plays a crucial role within BBC News producing major editorial projects planning and running live events and ensuring the delivery of UK stories. It’s an exciting time to be part of the team following its expansion under digital transformation.

• Routinely self‑shoot and edit video content for a range of platforms.
• Exercise editorial judgment in developing story ideas and producing accurate and impartial journalism.
• Liaise closely with other team members and departments to ensure that output material is shared, duplication is avoided and best practice is upheld. You will be working closely with the Learning and Identity team.
• Use different treatments for different audiences to ensure that the output reflects the people we serve.
• Deliver to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards.

Essential:

• Ability to gather and prepare video and audio material for use on any platform.
• An interest in and knowledge of stories relating to Learning and Identity with a focus on digital output focusing on delivering content aimed at younger audiences for Social Online vertical video You Tube and streaming platforms.
• Significant experience as a journalist with a good knowledge of production techniques.
• Sound editorial and policy decisions.
• Ability to work and deal with daily and long‑term editorial demands.

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary Salary: 36400 - 46400