Senior Journalist - Reporter (Business) at BBC

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Contract

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is the public-service broadcaster of the United Kingdom, headquartered at Broadcasting House in London. It is the world's oldest national broadcasting organisation[3] and the second largest broadcaster in the world by number of employees, with over 20,000 staff in total, of which 16,672 are in public sector broadcasting

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.

Main Responsibilities

Propose; research; write; report and edit interesting and well-explained reports on business, finance, and the economy. Producing thoughtful, analytical pieces in various formats – meeting high journalistic standards and fully observing the BBC editorial guidelines.
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.
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.
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.
Provide regular advice on news developments, guidance on agency or newspaper stories and briefings on government policies.
To gather material for broadcast on news topics and events which is reflective of the audiences we serve.
To provide timely, specialist and self-assured news coverage and analysis of news and events of interest to the audiences of the BBC.
Delivering to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards.

Are you the Right Candidate?

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. A knowledge of and aptitude for using multimedia technology.
Demonstrates balanced and impartial judgement. Makes appropriate editorial decisions, taking account of conflicting views where necessary.
A demonstrable interest in new media which will include knowledge of how to maximise a story for digital, reporting experience and proven skills in generating original newsgathering.
Work in partnership with other reporters and producers.
Ability to convey story and programme ideas and to contribute fully to the planning process.
Demonstrates a commitment to improving diversity in the BBC and understands how individual differences can benefit the BBC.
Ability to convey story and programme ideas and to contribute fully to the planning process.
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.
The flexibility and adaptability to sustain performance, particularly under pressure to meet deadlines and changing priorities and circumstances.
An understanding of health and safety procedures and how they apply to broadcasting.