Journalist (Producer)

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time

DEPARTMENT: BBC Leicester

LOCATION: Leicester

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £27600 - £33,900 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 as Journalist Producer for the mid-morning programme with Ben Jackson, leading the biggest conversation of the day across Leicestershire. You’ll produce compelling, agenda-setting content, react quickly to breaking news, and ensure the programme delivers engaging, high-quality journalism and making sure they travel across platforms to have impact. This is a key role driving editorial direction, storytelling and live output in a fast-paced environment.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

Be at the heart of one of the station’s most influential programmes, shaping daily conversations that matter to local audiences. You’ll work in a collaborative, creative environment where your editorial instincts and ideas can make a real impact. This role offers the chance to lead output, develop storytelling skills, and grow as a senior journalist in a trusted and well-connected BBC local radio team.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Lead the editorial direction of the mid-morning programme, producing engaging, agenda-setting content for a broad audience.


• React decisively to breaking news, ensuring fast, accurate and impartial coverage.


• Work closely with the presenter to shape the programme and drive compelling live output.


• Originate, research and produce high-quality stories, interviews and packages across broadcast and digital platforms.


• Exercise strong editorial judgment, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, fairness and integrity.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Significant recent experience in journalism, including producing live radio or similar output.


• Strong editorial judgment and a clear understanding of the BBC’s news values and audience needs.


• Ability to generate original ideas and lead the development of compelling stories.


• Proven ability to work under pressure, prioritising effectively and reacting to breaking news.


• Excellent knowledge of Leicestershire, with the ability to lead conversations that resonate locally.

DESIRABLE:

• Experience as a live output producer or in a similar leadership role.


• Strong live broadcasting and studio production skills.


• Ability to create content across multiple platforms (radio, digital, social)..


• Experience working collaboratively across teams and supporting colleagues.

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]