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BBC News NI is recruiting for a journalist to work in our Belfast newsroom. The role will initially be placed in the TV News team, though journalists may be expected to work across the newsroom and may be moved to other teams at the discretion of management. Journalists will be required to work on digital content - on our news website and social media channels, on daily programmes - such as BBC Newsline and Radio Ulster’s Good Morning Ulster or The Nolan Show, and in the News Content area.
Job Responsibility:
Writing concise and accurate news stories, cues and briefs while demonstrating the ability to exercise strong editorial judgement while under pressure, and dealing with complex editorial and legal issues
Be passionate about news and the stories that matter to our audiences, contributing on a daily basis to the production of original journalism across platforms and teams in BBC News NI
Ability to work on programme production, use video, audio and text editing software and be prepared to broadcast and report on air if required
Requirements:
Strong journalistic skills, a passion for news and current affairs, with a good knowledge of production techniques, and a track record of original journalism
Ability to write news stories creatively and accurately in an engaging manner for mulit-platform audiences to tight deadlines and a strong grasp of editorial and legal issues
Excellent communication skills and a tenacious attitude to enable effective story research, setting up case studies, interviews and filming
Sound knowledge of politics, current affairs and ongoing issues in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and further afield
Ability to work well across the newsroom, in a team and under own initiative
A high standard of written English
Evidence of writing concise and accurate news stories
A thorough grasp of the BBC’s Editorial Guidelines and journalism law
Nice to have:
Effective planning and organising skills, ability to concentrate on several areas of work at one time, delivering consistently to deadlines and reacting positively to changes and conflicting priorities
Proficient use of news software, such as Optimo, and production equipment, such as Mojo
At least six months experience working as a journalist
What we offer:
A flexible 35-hour working week
25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days