Journalist

BBC

  • Glasgow
  • £27,300-35,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
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CONTRACT TYPE: 1 x Permanent, Full-Time & 1 x Attachment / Fixed-term Contract until 18/02/2026
DEPARTMENT: BBC News Online Scotland
LOCATION: Pacific Quay, Glasgow - although being based in another BBC Scotland newsroom would be considered
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £27,300 to £35,000 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 ROLEWe are looking for a journalist who is passionate about storytelling to join BBC Scotland's online news operation. You will help us deliver breaking and developing news stories, original journalism and provide accessible analysis and explanation of events. Your best stories will be seen by millions of people in Scotland and worldwide.WHY JOIN THE TEAMYou will join a hard-working team of journalists from a variety of backgrounds and ages who, together, pride themselves on delivering the best content for our website and social media platforms. The audience is very firmly at the heart of what we do and our sophisticated content analytics will help you hone your journalism skills and develop a rich understanding of audience preferences and behaviours.YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
  • As a Journalist with the BBC Scotland news online team you will work in a shift system that runs across seven days of the week covering the hours of 6am to 11pm.
  • You will work with other online journalists and newsroom reporters, correspondents and editors.
  • You will find and write a range of stories from breaking news to those with complex and data-rich themes; give them headlines and source and edit pictures.
  • In this role you will need to understand the importance of impartiality; have editorial experience and sound judgement.
  • You will communicate well with the wider BBC Scotland news operation and contribute in editorial and project meetings.
  • When speaking to members of the public and responding to feedback from our audience you will be courteous, clear and understand you are representing the best the BBC can be.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
  • A good knowledge of Scotland and its institutions is vital to carrying out this role to a high standard.
  • We are looking for someone who can handle the pressure of breaking news and be assured in delivering unrivalled content which is both accurate and speedy.
  • You will be able to contribute and develop original ideas, write articles and headlines, and source appropriate pictures and other media.
  • You will need to be comfortable and confident that at times you will be working early and late in a small online team. Equally, you will be comfortable and confident working with BBC journalists in all of our bases, be they in Scotland or elsewhere in the world.
  • You will need to be adaptable to the ever-growing demands of a digital working environment, embracing technological change and be quick to understand the latest trends in delivering news.
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.DisclaimerThis 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.Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.For any general queries, please contact:RedeploymentThe BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.Information at a GlanceThis is your BBCAt the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world’s best loved content, and the BBC’s mission to inform, educate and entertain.Life at BBCHere you will benefit from:
  • Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym.
  • Excellent career and professional development.
  • Support in your working life, including flexible working which you can discuss with us at any point during the application, selection or offer.
  • A values-based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do.
Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis.Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack.You belongWe have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential.We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.Disability confidentWe are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we’d be happy to discuss:APPLY NOWStartPlease wait...#BBCPUBLICSERVICEBBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1A 1AA. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no: 01420028, registered address: 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom W12 7FA.×Cookie Consent ManagerWhen you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.Required CookiesThese cookies are required to use this website and can't be turned off.Show More DetailsRequired Cookies Provider Description Enabled
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