At a Glance
- Tasks: Create engaging weather content and collaborate with the Met Office to inform millions.
- Company: Join the BBC, a leading broadcaster known for its innovative approach to news and weather.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible working options and excellent career development opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Be a pioneer in a groundbreaking partnership that shapes the future of weather broadcasting.
- Qualifications: Strong writing skills, digital content production experience, and a passion for meteorology.
The predicted salary is between 41200 - 51200 £ per year.
Contract Type: 12M Fixed-Term, Full-Time
Department: BBC Weather
Location: Exeter Met Office HQ
Proposed Salary Range: £41,200–£51,200 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. We’re happy to discuss flexible working.
JOB PURPOSE
The weather is the nation’s favourite conversation topic and it’s also a vital and hugely successful BBC service which brings audiences in their millions to us every week. The BBC and the Met Office are coming together in a groundbreaking partnership to deliver a new and exciting weather offer for our audiences. This is an opportunity to play a significant role in shaping that proposition. Based in Met Office HQ in Exeter you will be a critical ‘pioneer’ working on developing our partnership through the first 12 months. You will be planning and producing and helping put the foundations down for content which will showcase the value of the nation’s forecaster and the nation’s broadcaster working together.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT
- Conceiving, planning and producing weather content targeted at our partnership with the Met Office.
- Developing and supporting relationships to build workflows which allow partnership to thrive not only in Exeter but with Weather and News teams across the UK.
- Managing the huge demand for weather stories, prioritising, allocating resources, and working with editors in the BBC and with partners at the Met Office.
- Prioritising delivery in digital content formats: vertical video, social, online.
- Excellent editorial judgement, knowledge of BBC compliance procedures and BBC Editorial Policy.
- First class writing skills and digital content production skills.
- Demonstrable understanding and passion for meteorology and related subject areas.
- Proven ability to plan and develop original story ideas and creative treatments on digital platforms.
- Good knowledge and understanding of audience analytics and measurement tools.
- Demonstrable experience of line management, working strategically and fostering collaborative relationships with other teams.
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Experience of working with external partnerships.
- Video editing experience.
- The role will require shift work and weekend working.
BENEFITS
- Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym.
- Excellent career and professional development.
- Support in your working life, including flexible working which you can discuss with us at any point during the application, selection or offer.
- A values‑based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief. We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we’d be happy to discuss: reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk
Senior Journalist, BBC Weather in Devon employer: BBC Group and Public Services
The BBC is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the Met Office HQ in Exeter, where creativity and collaboration thrive. With a commitment to flexible working, competitive salaries, and extensive professional development opportunities, employees are empowered to grow their careers while contributing to a vital service that engages millions. Join us in shaping the future of weather broadcasting in a values-driven organisation that prioritises inclusivity and support for all staff.
Contact Details:
BBC Group and Public Services Recruitment Team
