Journalism Co-ordinator Breakfast

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: B

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time

DEPARTMENT: BBC Leicester

LOCATION: Leicester

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £24800- £30,533 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. 

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Join BBC Radio Leicester’s Breakfast team and help wake up Leicestershire every weekday. As a Journalism Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role supporting the Presenter and Producer to deliver engaging, high-quality output. From research and guest booking to live production support, and providing and delivering multiplatform content. You’ll help ensure the programme runs smoothly while reflecting and serving the local audience.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

Be part of a fast-paced, creative Breakfast show at the heart of the community. You’ll help shape content that informs and entertains thousands of listeners each morning, working alongside an experienced and collaborative team. This is a chance to grow your journalism and production skills in live radio, build strong local knowledge, and make a meaningful impact on audiences across Leicestershire.

If you have any questions or want to know more about the role please email Executive Editor for BBC Leicester Sophie Cook ([email protected])

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Support the smooth running of the Breakfast show, assisting the Presenter and Producer before, during and after broadcast.


• Research stories, develop ideas and compile briefs that reflect the interests of local audiences.


• Source, book and manage contributors and studio guests, ensuring strong, diverse voices on air.


• Provide live and recorded production support, including basic operation of broadcast equipment and running orders. 


• Manage administrative tasks such as scripts, databases and programme logistics while meeting tight deadlines.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Strong interest in journalism and broadcast media, with an understanding of radio output and storytelling.


• Ability to generate and develop content ideas and assess the value of stories.


• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and work to fast-paced deadlines. 


• Confident communicator who can quickly build rapport with contributors and colleagues. 


• Strong knowledge of Leicestershire and its communities, with a passion for local stories.

DESIRABLE:

• Experience supporting live radio, audio production and social media.


• Basic technical skills in broadcast or audio equipment.


• Experience booking guests or working with contributors.


• Experience working in a newsroom, production or content environment.


• Understanding of BBC editorial standards and commitment to diversity in output.

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

Any questions please contact hiring manager Sophie Cook [email protected]