Senior Journalist, Digital News and Live

Sydney, NSW
Permanent
Full-time

9 hours ago

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CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC News Sydney
LOCATION: SydneyAny offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to work in AustraliaPURPOSE OF THE ROLEWe are growing our digital news operation to deliver high-impact journalism across UK and global stories in both text and video. This new international team - led from Sydney and based in Singapore and London - ensures continuous global coverage and prepares our UK morning output. As a Senior Journalist, you'll lead live coverage, craft and edit engaging content, shape digital platforms, and collaborate with BBC teams worldwide to reach and inform a broad, global audience.WHY JOIN THE TEAMJoin a dynamic team at the heart of the BBC's global news operation, covering major UK and international stories for digital audiences. Based in our Sydney bureau, you'll help shape the BBC's morning offer for UK users while responding to breaking news worldwide. We're looking for journalists passionate about fast-paced news, with strong editorial judgment and digital storytelling skills. You'll work alongside teams covering Australian news, Streaming, and the BBC homepage. This role works across a seven-day rota.YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

Identify and prioritize key news stories, writing and editing concise, accurate articles and producing or commissioning engaging digital video content with strong editorial context.
Lead editorial coverage under time pressure, making critical decisions to ensure content is timely, accessible, and rich in quality.
Respond swiftly to breaking news, craft compelling leads, develop story angles, and create multimedia elements that enhance storytelling.
Utilize audience insights, including social media trends and search data, to shape coverage and attract new readers.
Curate front pages across web and app editions, tailoring presentation to maximize engagement across diverse audiences.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Experience of writing and editing fast-paced, breaking news coverage in text for digital platforms with

attention to accuracy, context and tone * Proven understanding of the formats, tools, and techniques used to produce rolling news coverage includinglive pages, text news stories and video clips and edits for digital platforms * Proven awareness of the distinctive nature and requirements of live digital coverage

Experience of using curation tools, social media, search and audience data to improve digital storytelling,

broaden our editorial agenda and reach new audiences * A track record of covering the UK and international news agenda so you can work swiftly and makedecisions under pressure on big global and UK stories * Excellent editorial judgement and a proven understanding of the BBC's editorial values

The ability to lead small groups of journalists in coverage and experience of working remotely with teams in

different departments and/or regions.DisclaimerThis 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:Information at a GlanceThis is your BBCAt the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world’s best loved content, and the BBC’s mission to inform, educate and entertain.Life at BBCHere you will benefit from:

Fair pay and flexible benefits specific to your location and contract type.
Excellent career and professional development.
Support in your working life.
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