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Broadcast Journalist, BBC World News

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Job Ref. No
1013871
Location
London - New Broadcasting House
Contract Type
Attachment/Fixed Term
Contract Duration
06 months
Job Category:
Journalism
Closing date for applications
28 March 2013 at 11:59pm

Department

We are looking for a Broadcast Journalists for the BBC multimedia newsroom – primarily to work on BBC World News, which is the BBC's commercially funded international 24-hour news and information channel. We are owned and operated by BBC World News Ltd, a member of the BBC’s commercial group of companies. We attract 71 million viewers a week, and reach over 300 million households and more than 1.7 million hotel rooms. We do this through broadcasting to more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. Our content is also available on cruise ships, airlines, mobile phone networks and a number of major online platforms including www.bbcnews.com . We employ approximately 90 staff worldwide to support and facilitate our operations.

Role

Producers are required to book guests, write briefs for presenters, write scripts, cut pictures, produce packages and lives with correspondents in London and on location, produce simple graphics on their desktop and commission complex graphics to enhance output. They will also be given training to text produce.  You will be using advance broadcast technology in a 24 hour news operation and will be required to work in a multi-skilled way. The job involves shift work through seven days a week - and may involve both night and day working. 

Requirements

Candidates must have substantial experience in journalism and must demonstrate a very good knowledge of both the UK and international agenda. They should come armed with story ideas and treatments. We have a diverse audience and welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds to reflect that. You'll need to demonstrate that you can work creatively and under pressure often with minimum supervision. You will be able to write clearly and accurately, and turn complex issues into engaging television. You will need a thorough understanding of the BBC’s values and the editorial aims and policies of BBC Newsroom output.

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