Weekend Newsreader (Broadcast Journalist), BBC Radio Leicester

Job description

BBC Radio Leicester was Britain’s first local radio station and it’s an ambitious and exciting station to work at. We're at the heart of an incredibly diverse city - and we also serve two rural counties, Leicestershire and Rutland, that are firmly part of middle England. Our journalists are creative, engaged, and enjoy being here. We aim to be consistently ahead of the field when it comes to breaking news stories and making great radio. Our building is one of the best in English regions - and we want the best talent to work here.Role ResponsibilityAs the Weekend Newsreader you’ll start work at 0600 and will be responsible for making the check calls and finding out what stories have broken overnight. You’ll prepare and read news & sports bulletins throughout the morning. You will also chase up breaking stories, monitor Twitter and tweet headlines and breaking news; you’ll liaise with TV and online colleagues and ensure listeners have a clear understanding of what’s making the news. You may also be responsible for producing content for Monday’s breakfast programme and bulletins. We have some of our biggest audiences on Saturday and Sunday mornings, so you will be a key part of output.The Ideal CandidateYou'll have substantial experience in a radio newsroom, first class writing skills and a great voice with real on-air authority. In addition, you'll need a good understanding of the BBC Radio Leicester audience and its diverse communities. You’ll have a strong journalist’s nose and will know where to hunt down the stories that will be making the headlines that morning – and the confidence to take editorial decisions. IMPORTANT INFORMATION In addition to your online application which will include registering on our Careers Hub site you will need to also complete a questionnaire, please note Q10 asks for a URL link to a demo. The demo should be a news bulletin that you have written and read yourself. It needs to give us a clear example of your writing skills and your authority in delivering the news and should be a maximum of 3 minutes.  Package DescriptionFixed Term Contract/ Attachment (6 months) Grade 5/7D  Part Time - Weekends Only - Job share applications are welcome for this role. Please include detail of the proposed arrangement in your application. About the CompanyWe don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are very important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. You’ll be asked questions relating to them as part of your application for this role.