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Home Duty Editor (SBJ), BBC Newsgathering

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Job Ref. No
1014741
Location
London - New Broadcasting House
Contract Type
Attachment/Fixed Term
Contract Duration
09 months
Job Category:
Journalism
Closing date for applications
8 April 2013 at 11:59pm

Department

BBC Newsgathering is at the heart of BBC News providing news reports, pictures and audio material to all BBC News programmes and services both in the UK and internationally. It provides content for television, radio, online and interactive services which is of the highest possible editorial and technical standard which in turn provides the best value for money for BBC audiences. It has to ensure that in the face of increasing competition, the BBC is the world leader in broadcast newsgathering at the forefront of both the range of editorial coverage and technological innovation. 

Role

As a Home Duty Editor, you'll help bring it all together from the Newsdesk in the middle of the new London newsroom.  Running any one of the four desks for TV Bulletins, Radio, The News Channel and Planning, you'll drive the coverage of breaking news and diary events ensuring the best use of staff and resources. The newsdesk is staffed 24/7 so nights, weekends and public holidays are very much part of the mix.

Requirements

We’re looking for a first class journalist with experience of producing live, breaking news stories and the ability to think quickly and make decisions in a changing news environment as well as having the ability to prioritise competing demands for different audiences.    You’ll have excellent news and current affairs judgement and an understanding of the latest newsgathering technology, particularly new ideas being used in the field. You’ll have an excellent knowledge of the BBC’s newsgathering operations across the UK, including the nations and regions. You’ll also have excellent people skills and have the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in London, the Nations and the English Regions as well as working closely with programme and sequence editors to make sure Newsgathering delivers engaging and authoritative journalism.
For further information on the role, please contact James Buchanan, Deployment Editor, UK Desk. 

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