Senior Journalist Reporter (Guernsey)
BBC Guernsey is looking for a Senior Journalist to work as a cross-platform reporter. Guernsey is a British Crown Dependency, with its own government and legal system. We cover the Bailiwick of Guernsey which also includes the islands of Alderney, Sark, and Herm. We have a different news agenda from the UK, although there are similar themes like the effect of the cost of living and pressures on housing. Living here offers outstanding opportunities for everything from surfing to cycling and music. There’s a vibrant local arts scene, great places to socialise and stunning coastline.
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about telling the stories that really matter to our audience. You’ll have the ability to share those stories in a creative and dynamic way and recognise how they be told across different platforms: Television, radio, and our digital services. This job would be ideal if you are keen on developing as a multi-media reporter. You will work as part of the wider BBC Channel Islands news operation. Excellent planning and communication skills are fundamental. The job will involve some shift and weekend working.
Main Responsibilities
Working with the Local Story Team in Guernsey, you’ll be part of a small team of editorial and operational staff which covers news. Local knowledge of the patch is essential, as is a passion for storytelling. In our newsroom, no two days are ever the same. You’ll be working across Online, TV and radio. Sometimes you’ll provide for all three, on others you’ll work with colleagues to bring the story to a platform. You will need experience of news reporting, ideally filing written copy and also TV and/or Radio. Camera and video editing skills would also be useful, but we can provide training.
Are you the right candidate?
You will already have a good base of experience in journalism and reporting – this is not an entry level role.
The ideal candidate will be brimming with ideas for great content. You’ll understand how to tell a story in a way in which our audience can understand and engage with it. You must have really strong editorial judgement and be able to take sensitive decisions quickly and decisively. You should have and a good command of the BBC’s policies in all relevant areas. You need an excellent working knowledge of media law. It goes without saying that you’ll also be a team player, recognising the contribution that everyone collectively makes.
For more details about the role, please contact Senior News Editor Richard Spalding
Salary: £37,845 – £46,598 pro rata depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. You will also receive a Channel Islands weighting Channel Island Weighting
More information on Employment in Guernsey can be found here: Employment Permit Policy – Frequently Asked Questions – States of Guernsey
We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.1. Excellent career progression – the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
2. Unrivalled training and development opportunities – our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.
3. Benefits– We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days annual leave (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days and much more.
