Sr Journalist Team Manager- South Online

BBC South Online is looking a for a talented and dynamic news journalist to push forward our online news operation across Hampshire, Oxfordshire Dorset, Berkshire and the Isle of Wight. Creativity is important in our storytelling. You’ll have the ability to manage a team that tells stories from across the region, in a dynamic way that engages our audience. You’ll have the ability to recognise how we can make our stories make an impact with a variety of different audiences as well as what can make a splash on broadcast outlets. You will also possess excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to inspire your team and colleagues.

Job Requisition ID: 26733

Job Closing Date: 03/09/2025

Southampton, GBR, S014 7PW

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Nations, BBC South, South Online
LOCATION: Southampton – Hybrid
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £44,000 – £53,000 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.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

The right candidate will know what makes an engaging news story and have strong interpersonal skills and an ability to manage a team to get the most from them.
You will be able to drive forward our digital news operation, delivering content that reaches as much of the audience as possible.
You will have a strong understanding of journalism law and the importance of adhering to the BBC’s Editorial Guidelines. You will be brimming with ideas for great news content.
You’ll understand how to tell a news story in a way in which our audience can understand and engage with
You will really care about reaching and engaging with a truly diverse audience to ensure the relevance of the BBC in the new media landscape.
You will be comfortable with what people want from online news sources.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

A proven track record in successfully leading a news team with excellent people management skills;
Experience of setting the news agenda and working collaboratively with colleagues in order to achieve this;
An ability to tailor news stories for different demographics, and digital users;
Experience of writing, subbing and publishing online news content in a daily news environment;
A recognition of the importance of diversity and inclusivity within both your team and its output.

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

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.