Senior Journalism Team Manager at The BBC

The BBC, or the British Broadcasting Corporation, stands as a beacon of public service broadcasting in the UK. Its journey began in 1922 as the British Broadcasting Company, and on New Year’s Day 1927, it transformed into the esteemed organization it is today. From its iconic headquarters at Broadcasting House in London, the BBC has grown into a global media powerhouse. With a team surpassing 21,000 employees, it proudly holds the distinction of being the world’s oldest and largest broadcaster. Around 17,900 dedicated professionals contribute their talents to the realm of public-sector broadcasting within this illustrious institution…

Who Are We Looking For?

As the Senior Journalism Team Manager, you will assume a pivotal role in our dynamic media organization. Your primary responsibility will be to lead and mentor a team of skilled journalists, driving them towards producing high-impact content. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless creation, editing, and delivery of news pieces that resonate with our audience.

Key Duties and Accountabilities

Originate and create compelling narratives encompassing scripting, editing, filming, and presenting diverse content across various BBC platforms.
Source and curate pertinent materials, ensuring alignment with audience expectations and adherence to BBC editorial protocols.
Potentially engage in on-air reporting and film production, when necessary, for broadcast purposes.
Delegate tasks within the team, oversee progress, and uphold both staff expertise and output quality.
Provide day-to-day leadership to the team, fostering innovation and aiding in overall site management, team coordination, financial matters, and strategic direction.
Drive initiatives to enhance workforce diversity and ensure alignment of our content with our audience diversity.
Demonstrate exceptional journalism within stipulated timelines, optimizing available resources. • Act as a change catalyst, effectively disseminating best practices among teams.
Maintain impeccable editorial standards while meeting stringent deadlines.
Consistently adhere to BBC health and safety guidelines while performing all duties.

Qualification & Expertise

Profound editorial discernment, adept writing skills, and proficient production capabilities established through extensive exposure in broadcast journalism.
Harnesses the full potential of current and emerging technologies to the maximum advantage.
Proficient in collaborative engagement across multiple teams, adept at conflict resolution when required.
Skillfully manages resources, personnel, technical infrastructure, and budgets, optimizing cost efficiency in demanding broadcasting scenarios.
Exemplifies dedication to enhancing diversity within the BBC, recognizing the constructive impact of individual differences.
Skillful prioritization and meticulous planning, considering all pertinent factors like deadlines, staffing, and resources.
Demonstrates creative writing prowess, seamlessly adapting, generating, and translating content with precision, coherence, and suitable style for diverse audiences and multimedia platforms.
Demonstrates remarkable flexibility and adaptability, sustaining peak performance, especially under tight deadlines and evolving conditions.
Proficient grasp of broadcasting-related health and safety protocols and their application

Additional Requirements

Strong sense of ownership and proactive mindset to drive action
Solution-focused mindset for tackling complex, multi-disciplinary issues
Fluent in English, additional languages a bonus
Empathetic, inclusive, and curious attitude

Additional information

This job description from the BBC 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. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, as we firmly believe that a combination of varied experiences, abilities, enthusiasm, and a proactive mindset is crucial for achieving excellence.

Method of Application

To initiate your application, simply select the APPLY NOW option and promptly fill out the prescribed application form. Ensure that you meet the necessary criteria before proceeding.

Application Deadline

The deadline for applying is slated for 31st August, 2023