Journalist, Sydney

at  BBC

Journalism
Fixed Term - Full Time
Sydney, GB, NSW 2065
BBC PS - Other Countries
Job Closing Date: 08th July 2024

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

As a Journalist on the team you’ll work with colleagues across the BBC and within the Streaming Team to showcase BBC News at its best.
Since launch, BBC News’ streams have reached millions of users around the world and across the UK. Across the BBC News website and app on our on live pages, on BBC Sounds, and on BBC iPlayer in the UK we bring audiences live coverage of the biggest stories - delivering the best of the BBC’s journalism 24/7. Following significant investment in digital teams across BBC News, the team is now expanding and broadening to deliver non-stop coverage around the clock, from across the globe.
You’ll assist in the production of a wide variety of live news coverage. The successful candidates will be at home with breaking news, or pre-planned major events. With a keen eye for moments, you’ll help spot and amplify the best of the BBC to audiences wherever they are with us, digitally.
Streaming is a major priority for BBC News across our platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the industry; you’ll be motivated to embrace the challenge and work with others to seize the opportunity.
Journalists in the team will be expected to work across a variety of daytime, evening and weekend shifts to deliver always on News coverage across BBC platforms.