Senior Journalist Reporter in Glasgow

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Contract / Attachment until 29/01/2027; Full-time

DEPARTMENT: News and Current Affairs Scotland

LOCATION: Glasgow (Office based)

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £41,200 - £55,000 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.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: BBC Scotland News is looking for a Senior Journalist Reporter to tell the high quality stories that really connect with audiences across the country. We want to combine breaking and developing news with accessible analysis. With the rapid shift to digital, we’re building a story-led newsroom and want you to bring the best ideas and creative treatments for our video, online and audio platforms.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM: If you’re driven and ambitious this will appeal to you. Great ideas can reach audiences across the globe thanks to our widely used digital platforms. You can be part of a team striving to deliver the best mix of breaking news and strong original content that people remember. We want passion for storytelling, enthusiasm and a drive to be creative.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT: A strong knowledge of the Scottish news agenda is key to this role. We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in live broadcasting, a track record in creating strong original journalism and creative storytelling techniques. We want you to set the agenda. You will be regularly assigned to an on the day story setting up content from a standing start with a remit to file for online and deliver video and audio content. We expect you to be able to ensure a full diversity of voices, meeting high journalistic standards and observing the BBC Editorial Guidelines.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: A strong knowledge of Scottish law and politics; Experience in live broadcasting; A track record of original work; An understanding of different expectations from video, online and audio teams.
• DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED: Video and Audio Editing Skills; An understanding of Health and Safety requirements; Ability to work effectively as a member of more than one team, leading where required and resolving conflicts as necessary.

Disclaimer: This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Information at a Glance: At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world’s best loved content, and the BBC’s mission to inform, educate and entertain. Here you will benefit from: 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.

You belong: We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

Disability confident: 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.