JOB INTRODUCTION

BBC Scotland News is at the forefront of delivering high-quality journalism to audiences across Scotland and beyond. As the News Controller, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the editorial vision and strategy for the department.
This is an opportunity to lead a talented team of journalists, ensuring that our news output reflects the diversity and vibrancy of Scotland’s communities. You will oversee the newsroom’s content across Digital, TV and radio, and uphold the BBC’s commitment to impartiality. We are looking for an inclusive and inspiring leader who can galvanize teams to deliver the highest quality journalism to audiences across country in new and innovative ways.

PACKAGE DESCRIPTION

Band: SL
Contract: Permanent/Continuing
Location: Glasgow, Pacific Quay
As part of the application process, we will ask you for a written submission of around 1000 words. Please allow extra time to complete your application. If you have any questions, please email caieta.innes@bbc.co.uk
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.
Excellent career progression – the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
Unrivalled training and development opportunities – our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.
Benefits – we offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.
We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours in the below document:
https://performancemanager.successfactors.eu/S001190811T2/OurBBCValues.pdf
Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please visit https://www.bbc.co.uk/diversity/

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.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement a strategic vision to deliver high-quality, distinctive news content across multiple platforms
• Lead and communicate the newsroom’s strategy to internal and external stakeholders, staff, and unions
• Ensure audience-focused, authoritative services that uphold the highest editorial standards and comply with BBC guidelines
• Develop content and formats which appeal to new audiences, reflects changing audience habits and keeps us ahead of our competitors
• Promote diversity in all decisions regarding on- and off-air staff
• Oversee budget management and ensure savings targets are met
• Manage key risks, including health, safety, and legal obligations, ensuring proper training and processes are in place
• Represent the BBC at a senior level and lead the implementation of major BBC projects