Journalist, Vertical Video

Job Requisition ID: 47561

Job Closing Date: 9th of July 2026

Salford, MAN, GBR, M50 2QH

JOB DETAILS

Job Band: C

Contract Type: 6m Fixed-Term Contract

Department: BBC News Social – Vertical Video

Location: Salford

Proposed Salary Range: £27,600 – £37,200 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.The expected salary range 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.

JOB PURPOSE

This journalist role is central to delivering a consistent, high-quality vertical video offering by sourcing, coordinating, and processing content from across the BBC for The Video Playlist on the BBC News front page. The role also strengthens forward planning, helping to create a more compelling and responsive on-the-day output, while ensuring a well-balanced mix of content that better serves audience needs.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

BBC News is seeking a Vertical Video Journalist to drive compelling mobile-first storytelling through innovative short-form video. Based in Salford, this role is central to delivering the BBC’s vertical video strategy across its website, app, and social platforms, helping reach new audiences with engaging, digitally native formats.

YOUR KEY RESPONSABILITIES & IMPACT

Contribute to the commissioning, production, and editing of vertical video content for BBC News’ playlist, site, and social platforms.
Working with colleagues across platforms to ensure high-quality clips and news carousels reach audiences.
Collaborate daily with teams across News, Sport, Sounds, iPlayer, and more.
Ensure professional standards and content delivery within tight deadlines.
Work flexible shifts, including weekends.

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria

Proficiency in Final Cut Pro and/or Adobe Premiere.
Proven journalism experience with strong editorial judgment and production skills.
Strong writing ability and understanding of engaging different audience segments.
Ability to manage workload, allocate tasks, and ensure quality output from teams.
Strong collaborative skills and ability to work across multiple teams.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

Experience using analytics and audience insights to inform editorial choices.

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.

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

We are unable to accept applications via CV and only applications made online will be considered. Please click on the APPLY NOW button to proceed with your application.

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.