Broadcast Journalist, BBC Guernsey

BBC Guernsey is looking for a creative producer/presenter who loves getting close to their community and shaping stories that spark conversation across the Islands.

Job Requisition ID: 47682

Job Closing Date: 19/07/2026

Guernsey, GBR, GY2 4LA

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term contract / Attachment until 14/07/2027; Full-Time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Nations (Local)
LOCATION: Guernsey
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £27,600 – £37,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

The role also qualifies for Channel Island weighting – £5,319/annum if you work full-time, or the pro-rata equivalent if you work part-time.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Want to produce bold, local journalism and have the opportunity to present live programmes in one of the most distinctive patches in Britain?
BBC Guernsey is looking for a creative producer/presenter who loves getting close to their community and shaping stories that spark conversation across the Islands. This role gives you the chance to make standout daily content and occasionally present 4 hours long live programmes across the schedule — perfect for anyone ready to stretch their on-air skills and deepen their editorial impact.
Here, your journalism lands fast. You’ll be working somewhere unlike anywhere else in the network, where Guernsey’s unique government, tightly knit communities and loyal audiences give you access, influence and the chance to make a real difference every day. If you thrive on originality, bold thinking, and the energy of live radio, this is a place to grow, stretch and make your mark. With airtime, hands on journalism and close mentorship, this is a place to stretch, deepen your skills and take meaningful steps in your BBC career.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM
You will join a passionate and supportive team at the heart of local storytelling, helping to shape how the BBC reflects life across Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, and Herm. This is a key role on station. You’ll have the opportunity to tell stories that matter to highly engaged audiences who are closely connected to their communities, while developing your skills as both a producer and broadcaster through regular live presenting and reporting opportunities. We value creativity, ambition, and bold thinking, offering an environment where you can grow, innovate and make a real impact.

This role is ideal for producers who enjoy variety and are looking for a hands-on, creative, multi-platform opportunity. It offers the chance to develop presenting skills in a supportive environment, while taking on a distinctive new challenge where you can make a real impact. If you thrive on community storytelling and want to see the visible difference your work makes, this is an exciting opportunity to grow and contribute
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

Producing high quality, daily radio, and digital content that surprises, informs and connects.
Writing sharp, clear scripts and creating powerful audio rooted in what matters locally.
Opportunity to present live 4-hour radio programmes across the schedule.
Using a range of audio production techniques and editing tools.
Collaborating across the wider BBC Local network and building strong community contacts.
Bringing energy, curiosity and flair to everything you make.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Strong experience in audio production and journalism, with sharp editorial judgement.
A passion for local life and an ability to spot stories from different perspectives.
An accomplished presentation style and experience handling live radio, breaking news, or speech content.
Solid understanding of BBC Editorial Guidelines, impartiality, and broadcast law.
Excellent people skills and a collaborative approach.
Ability to work to tight deadlines and represent the BBC professionally.

DESIRABLE:

Experience developing and supporting presenters or being part of a presenter/producer partnership.
A track record creating speech-based features for daily radio programmes.
Experience of, and confidence with, new tech, social platforms, and creative digital storytelling.

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

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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.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Recruitment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.

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Redeployment

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.