Journalist – Money and Work

This is an exciting and important role where you will be making a significant contribution to BBC Radio 5 Live’s long-running business and economics programme Wake Up To Money and to the business news on Radio 4’s flagship news programme, Today.

Job Requisition ID: 26990

Job Closing Date: 14/09/2025

Salford, MAN, GBR, M50 2QH
| Salford, MAN, GBR, M50 2QH

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C

CONTRACT TYPE: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

DEPARTMENT: BBC News

LOCATION: Salford

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £27,600 – £33,000 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. 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.

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JOB PURPOSE

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

This is a dynamic role that offers scope for creativity and original thinking.

You’ll have the chance to record packages, pitch fresh story ideas and bring high-profile guests to some of the BBC’s most prestigious radio programmes.

You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive team with a can-do attitude and a genuine spirit of ambition.

The role also provides excellent career development opportunities, with the potential to contribute to a wide range of output across the Salford Money and Work department.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

Following the domestic and international business news agenda and pitching stories in meetings.
Identifying potential contributors and booking guests to appear on programmes.
Writing presenter cues and briefs to the highest standards of accuracy, demonstrating in-depth research.
Developing and maintaining relationships with figures from the business world.
This is a crucial role which requires fast, diligent work under pressure. It’s an exciting job, working on two prestigious programmes, in a friendly, supportive, high-performing team.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

A proven ability to cut through jargon and tell complex stories in a way that is clear, engaging, and accessible to a broad audience.
Strong knowledge of business and economics, both in the UK and internationally, with a keen eye for the stories that matter.
A team player who is always willing to help colleagues out.
The confidence to pitch creative, distinctive treatments in editorial meetings and contribute fresh ideas.
Sharp editorial judgement: a strong instinct for what’s needed from an interview, a nose for a news-line, and the ability to craft incisive, revealing questions.
A rigorous commitment to accuracy – always going back to the original sources, research, and data to ensure our journalism is of the highest standard.

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.

For any general queries, please contact: [email protected]

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.