Journalist (Social Media and Programmes) - Hereford & Worcester - #149851

JOB DETAILS

Job Band: C

Contract Type: 12mths / Fixed-term Contract, Part-time / Attachment, Part-time

Department: BBC Nations, Radio Hereford & Worcester

Location: Worcester

Proposed Salary Range: up to £27,000 full time equivalent (£16,200 based on three days per week - 21 hours ) 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

Join the BBC Hereford & Worcester team to shape content that inspires and informs our local audience. As a Journalist, you’ll play a key role in producing engaging content for radio and social media, helping deliver creative excellence that connects with our community.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

Be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values creativity and innovation. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact by telling stories that matter to the people of Herefordshire and Worcestershire, while growing your skills in digital content and audio production.

Your Key Responsibilities And Impact

• Produce the Daytime programme on Wednesdays, focusing on interactive and lively content.
• Manage social media channels on Thursdays and Fridays, creating engaging reels, videos, and photos.
• Collaborate with the team to identify and develop compelling local stories.
• Ensure all content meets BBC editorial standards and legal requirements.
• Engage with the local community to understand their interests and needs.
  
  

Essential Criteria

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven ability to create high-impact content across audio and social media platforms.
• Passion for storytelling and understanding of how the BBC adds value to local audiences.
• Instinct for identifying stories that resonate on audio and social platforms.
• Knowledge of editorial challenges and legal considerations in digital journalism.
• Filmmaking skills, including shooting and editing your own material (e.g., using Final Cut Pro).
  
  

Desired But Not Required

• Experience with publishing platforms like Social Flow.
• Familiarity with the local area and its community.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  
  

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.

Disclaimer

This 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: [email protected]

Redeployment

The 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.