Journalist - Radio Devon - EXTEND

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: 10 months Fixed-term Contract/Attachment, Full-time ( Until end of May 2026)
DEPARTMENT: BBC Nations, Radio Devon
LOCATION: Plymouth
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £27,300 - £30,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

 

We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. 

BBC EXTEND

This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You’re broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.

We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact extend@bbc.co.uk.

The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.

If you’d like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage. (EXTEND code: EX2324).

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Join our creative team at Radio Devon as a journalist responsible for setting up live broadcasts, unearthing original stories, and crafting high-impact social content. In this dynamic role, you'll capture the voices of Devon’s communities, ensuring that compelling local stories are heard far and wide. In local radio your work matters deeply to our audience and is at the heart of community engagement.

 

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

Your original ideas will fuel BBC Radio Devon’s role as the source for community news and shareable stories.  This role offers diverse experiences—from fast paced live production and breaking news coordination to crafting on-demand content—driving both personal and professional growth. Thrive within a supportive environment that spans radio, social platforms, and the broader BBC South West news team of TV and online.  You will make a real impact with your storytelling.

 

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Ability and experience crafting creative and engaging content that resonates with local communities.
• Proven examples of extending stories’ reach via digital platforms and social media.
• Live news reading and reporting
• Editorial & Legal Acumen: Solid grasp of editorial and legal guidelines, underpinning responsible journalism.

 

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

 

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Live Studio Production: Experience in live broadcast studio production.
• Research & Writing: Strong research skills coupled with a flair for writing tight, catchy cues and copy.
• Attention to Detail: An inherent eye for detail that enhances quality and accuracy.
• Professional Qualification/Experience: Either a recognised journalism qualification or at least two years of industry experience.
• Working Under Pressure: Ability to perform effectively in high‐pressure, fast‐paced environments.

 

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Local Insight: Deep familiarity with the BBC Radio Devon area and an understanding of the stories that matter to our audience and the wider community in Devon.

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

 

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

•Use a range of video, audio and digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble, edit and deliver outputs in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards. •May be required to present the content on radio, TV or online. This might be live or recorded. •May include the production and presentation of programmes. This might be live or recorded. •Exercise editorial judgment in developing story ideas and producing accurate and impartial journalism. •To undertake pre- and post-production and studio work, live and pre-recorded. Use a range of video, audio and digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble, edit and deliver programmes in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards. •To liaise closely with other team members and with other departments in the BBC, to ensure that output material is shared, duplication is avoided, and best practice is upheld. •Take a lead within a team setting or on delivering a specific piece of journalism or project as appropriate. •To tailor different news treatments for different audiences ensuring that the output reflects the audiences we serve. •To prioritise and plan activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources available. •To produce engaging packages through a range of production skills. •Delivering to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards. •At all times to carry out duties in accordance with the BBC health and safety policy