Job Introduction
We are looking for a really good sub to take a senior journalist role on the BBC Sport website. Our subbing desk checks all of our content before it is published and is therefore a very busy team. In this role you’ll need to love subbing and making sure other people’s content is as good as it can be. Strong editorial judgement is a must. If this sounds like you, we’d love you to apply.
Main Responsibilities
Sub editors on the production desk, also known as senior journalists, are expected to do the following:
- Sub content and manage indexes
- Ensure published content is of the highest journalistic standards; it is accurate, fair and impartial and adheres to the BBC’s editorial guidelines
- Make editorial decisions quickly and confidently with the ability to respond calmly and positively to changing events and circumstances
- Use data analytics to ensure the website showcases our content in the best way possible
- Take control of the BBC Sport homepage across all digital platforms, using editorial judgement and flair
- Provide structured feedback and act as a line manager when required
Are you the right candidate?
To apply for this job you must have a disability (hidden or visible) or neurodiversity recognised by the Equality Act 2010: “A person has a disability if they have a physical or mental impairment, and the impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. This definition includes impairments or medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or MS.”
We are committed to making the process of applying for this role right for you as an individual, so we have both the BBC Extend team to manage the recruitment process and also our own dedicated BBC Disability Access Service that provides assessments and support throughout recruitment and during your employment with us.
Workplace adjustments to accommodate any disability or neurodiversity will be made on an individual basis.
Please go to Extend - Careers (bbc.co.uk) to find out more.
We need experienced senior journalists, particularly those who have worked as sub editors in the national or international media, to comply and manage our large portfolio of content to the highest editorial and legal standards.
A consistency of approach, thorough knowledge of platforms and understanding of on-demand media is vital, as well as being able to work under pressure.
Proven editorial judgement and flair in a newsroom - where pictures, graphics, social media, video and stats are just as important as the written word - should be married with considerable experience in journalism.
This is not an entry level role. We're looking for candidates with experience within the area, so please review the criteria for the role before applying.
About the BBC
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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We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
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Package Description
Band: D
Contract type: 1 x FTC / Attachment 30/05/2023 - 01/12/2023
Location: Office base is MediaCity, Salford. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office with home working
We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
- 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 competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.
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