Senior Journalist

The Senior Journalist - Reporter Business will be responsible for originating exciting ideas, newsgathering and producing stories on business and economy, which may include scripting, editing, outputting, filming and presenting content across a range of BBC output.

• Story Development:
  • Propose and research interesting and well-explained reports on business, finance, and the economy.
  • Write and edit thoughtful, analytical pieces in various formats – meeting high journalistic standards and fully observing the BBC editorial guidelines.
• Breaking News:
  • Alert editors to breaking news and be ready to file accurate, on-the-spot reports and present, as soon as possible.
  • Check and advise against coverage when necessary.
• Storytelling:
  • Develop and use all formats and platforms available to tell the story in the most appropriate way, with a particular focus on social media to deliver our journalism to audiences.
• News Diary:
  • Supply items for the news diary, coming up with a stream of realistic coverage ideas and working jointly with other BBC reporters and producers in the field/region.
• Advice and Briefings:
  • Provide regular advice on news developments, guidance on agency or newspaper stories and briefings on government policies.
• Specialist Coverage:
  • Gather material for broadcast on news topics and events which is reflective of the audiences we serve.
  • Provide timely, specialist and self-assured news coverage and analysis of news and events of interest to the audiences of the BBC.
• Editorial Standards:
  • Delivering to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards.

• Experience:
  • Experience in reporting business and producing analytical content.
  • Experience of live broadcasting including live breaking news with a good on-screen presence, self-assured microphone voice and ability to communicate effectively to target audience.
• Judgement and Impartiality:
  • Demonstrates balanced and impartial judgement.
  • Makes appropriate editorial decisions, taking account of conflicting views where necessary.
• New Media:
  • Demonstrable interest in new media.
  • Knowledge of how to maximise a story for digital, reporting experience and proven skills in generating original newsgathering.
• Collaboration:
  • Work in partnership with other reporters and producers.
  • Ability to convey story and programme ideas and to contribute fully to the planning process.
• Diversity and Inclusion:
  • Demonstrates a commitment to improving diversity in the BBC.
  • Understands how individual differences can benefit the BBC.
• Communication:
  • Able to get one's message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of information.
• Adaptability:
  • The flexibility and adaptability to sustain performance, particularly under pressure to meet deadlines and changing priorities and circumstances.
• Health and Safety:
  • An understanding of health and safety procedures and how they apply to broadcasting.

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