Journalist; Southampton

Position: Journalist (Southampton)
This job is with BBC, an inclusive employer and a member of my Gwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

JOB DETAILS  JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: 12 month fixed-term Contract, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC News South, Local Story Team.

LOCATION:

Southampton (office based)
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £27,000 - £34,500 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application - though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
PURPOSE OF

THE ROLE  Are you a sharp, creative journalist with a passion for storytelling across platforms? BBC Local is looking for a talented and dynamic journalist to join our Local Story Team in Southampton.
This is your chance to be part of a team that delivers compelling journalism for online, TV and radio. We're after a versatile all-rounder who thrives on breaking news, can report live from the scene or studio, and crafts engaging digital content that resonates with our diverse audience.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM
This is an opportunity to join one of the largest regional newsrooms in the country where no two days are ever the same. At BBC South News, you'll be part of a passionate team committed to high-quality journalism that informs, reflects, and connects local communities. You'll have the opportunity to grow your skills, work on impactful stories, and be part of one of the most trusted news organisations in the world.

We expect our stories to have impact and encourage our team to find and produce their own exclusives. It's a demanding but extremely rewarding place to work. We pride ourselves on our team ethic. We support each other and celebrate each other's success.

YOUR

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Responding swiftly to breaking news and developing stories.

• Reporting live on location and in the studio with confidence and clarity.

• Writing sharp, accurate, and engaging stories for our digital platforms.

• Filming and creating digital video content that brings stories to life.

• Pitching original ideas and treatments that reflect the communities we serve.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Journalist with strong editorial judgement and a nose for a great story.

• Experience in multi-platform journalism - online, radio, and TV.

• Creative storyteller who can think visually and write with flair.

• Team player who brings energy, ideas, and contacts to the newsroom.

• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including occasional weekends.

• Strong editorial judgement & Media law

DESIRED BUT NOT

REQUIRED:

• TV Reporting

• Radio Bulletin News Reading

• Film Editing

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

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