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Assistant Editor, News Online, English Regions


Job Ref. No
977146
Location
Birmingham
Contract Type
Attachment/Fixed Term
Contract Duration
12 months
Job Category:
Journalism
Closing date for applications
1 February 2013 at 11:59pm

Department

News Interactive is responsible for all web and text based services provided by BBC News. The growth in the number of services provided by the department is a direct result of new technologies which are changing the way that people can receive news content. The role of BBC News Interactive is to respond to these changes and make BBC News content available to people wherever and whenever they want it.

Role

You’ll work directly to the Editor, News Interactive England, across both editorial and technical areas, deputising for the Editor as required in taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the English Regions News Interactive England team in Birmingham, as well as leading major project work.

Requirements

You will need to have substantial experience of content production and proven editorial judgement and flair along with the ability to originate and develop ideas for the web and interactive platforms.    You will need a strong understanding of radio and television production/content, as well as a good knowledge of the BBC News website and English Regions working practices and systems.   You will need to be able to manage programme budgets and resources as well as demonstrate leadership in developing and motivating staff.  A high level of organisational skills and communication skills are required as well as an in-depth knowledge of the requirements and potential of interactive media.