Journalist BBC Radio Cornwall Journalist BBC Radio Cornwall

We’re looking for a talented & creative journalist, bursting with ideas that will make BBC Radio Cornwall the go to place for information and shareable stories. You’ll work across our local audio output across seven days a week on a mixture of shifts that will include early and later starts and weekend working. This role is primarily working with the audio team producing programmes both preparation and studio output based as well as finding and creating shareable on demand content. You’ll be confident coordinating breaking news stories, directing live hold to account interviews as well as writing briefing notes and cues for presenters. As part of the wider BBC South West news team you will also find yourself reading bulletins and reporting at times.

We’re looking for someone who is organised, self-motivated and bursting with original ideas. You will:

• Have experience of live broadcast studio production.
• Good research skills and a flair for writing tight and catchy cues and copy.
• An eye for detail.
• Knowledge of crafting audio to make creative & engaging content that resonates with local communities.
• Have examples of you how you have make your stories travel further via digital platforms and social media.
• Have a recognised journalism qualification or 2 years industry experience.
• Have good knowledge of editorial and legal guidelines.
• Be able to work under pressure.
• Be a team player.
• Live reporting skills across TV radio and online.
• Know the BBC Radio Cornwall area, with an understanding of the stories that matter to our existing audiences and how we could do more to serve via linear & digital platforms

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons 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.

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• Excellent career progression – the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
• Unrivalled training and development opportunities – our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.
• Benefits – We offer a negotiable salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym. You can find out more about working at the BBC by selecting this link to our candidate pack.