Senior Production Journalist - Scotland - EXTEND - #1706771

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Package Description

Extend: EX2324
Job Reference: 23084
Band: D
Salary: £39,800 - £47,200 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
Contract type: Permanent role - Full time
Location: The office base is in Scotland. The role is flexible; the successful applicant can be based at any BBC office in Scotland, depending on role requirements.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Please indicate your preference in the application. There is no obligation to do so at this stage; it can be discussed at the offer stage.

• Excellent career progression opportunities within the BBC, allowing employees to explore new challenges and roles.


• Unrivalled training and development programs through our in-house Academy, offering a wide range of courses and certifications.


• Benefits include a negotiable salary package, a flexible 35-hour workweek, 25 days annual leave with options to buy extra days, a defined pension scheme, and discounts on dental, health care, gym memberships, and more.

Job Introduction

This role is part of the BBC Extend programme for disabled applicants. To apply, you should identify as deaf, disabled, or neurodivergent, meeting the criteria under the Equality Act (2010) or the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. Broadly, disability includes physical or mental impairments with a substantial and long-term effect on daily activities, including conditions like Cancer, HIV, or Multiple Sclerosis.

We aim to make the application process accessible. For adjustments or questions about the Extend programme, contact the BBC Extend team via the shared mailbox.

The BBC is committed to providing workplace adjustments to eliminate barriers for disabled employees, working with our dedicated Access and Disability Service to support successful candidates.

For more information, visit the BBC Extend webpage.

BBC Scotland's TV news team seeks an experienced Senior Journalist to produce Reporting Scotland and the News at Seven.

Reporting Scotland is our flagship news program for BBC One, covering major stories with a team of presenters and reporters.

The News at Seven, launched earlier this year, airs after Reporting Scotland on BBC Scotland, focusing on issues affecting our audience, with analysis, interviews, community stories, and Scottish culture, in a conversational tone.

This role offers an opportunity to shape content for our audience. As a senior journalist, you will handle major news stories, guide a team, and produce programs. Technical training will be provided if needed. Key qualities include good news judgment, creativity, and enthusiasm.

The role involves shift work and weekend hours.

Main Responsibilities

• Originate and produce stories, including scripting, editing, and outputting BBC content.


• Commission and select materials that meet audience expectations and adhere to BBC editorial guidelines.


• Allocate work, monitor progress, and ensure quality contributions from staff.


• Deliver journalism of the highest standards within deadlines using available resources.

• Strong editorial judgment, writing, and production skills with substantial broadcast journalism experience.


• Ability to work effectively in multiple teams and resolve conflicts.


• Resource management skills, including staff and technical facilities, to deliver cost-effective broadcasting.


• Effective planning and prioritization considering deadlines and resources.


• Creative writing skills, with the ability to adapt and produce accurate, clear, and engaging content for diverse audiences and media formats.


• Flexibility and resilience under pressure, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.


• Good understanding of the Scottish news agenda and audience interests.

The BBC values redeployment and prioritizes internal candidates seeking alternative employment. We focus on how we do our work, emphasizing our values and behaviors. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and considering flexible working requests.

For more on our diversity and inclusion efforts, visit our website.

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