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Senior Journalist, Digital News and Live Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkWHO WE AREWHAT WE DOWORKING AT THE BBCHOW WE HIREEARLY CAREERSEXTENDSEARCH JOBSLanguage Log in to Profile BBC Employee Login CREATE JOB ALERT Senior Journalist, Digital News and Live Job Description Job Requisition ID: 25076 Job Closing Date: 17 August 2025JOB DETAILSJOB BAND: DCONTRACT TYPE: 12 Month Fixed-term Contract, Full-timeDEPARTMENT: BBC News SydneyLOCATION: SydneyAny offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to work in Australia.PURPOSE 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 teamled from Sydney and based in Singapore and Londonensures continuous global coverage and prepares our UK morning output. As a Senior Journalist, youll 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 BBCs global news operation, covering major UK and international stories for digital audiences. Based in our Sydney bureau, youll help shape the BBCs morning offer for UK users while responding to breaking news worldwide. Were looking for journalists passionate about fast-paced news, with strong editorial judgment and digital storytelling skills. Youll work alongside teams covering Australian news, Streaming, and the BBC homepage. This role works across a seven-day rota.YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:You will be expected to assess the most important stories of the day to cover, write and edit accurate, pithy news stories and commission or even produce timely digital video - with flair and context. You will have a love of news, sharp reporting skills and a thoughtful approach to how we tell a story.You will often take charge of our coverage and make key editorial decisions under time pressure, and ensure the content is rich, accessible and up to the minute.Tasks will range from jumping on breaking news for a live page, writing or editing the definitive news lead, chasing and developing story angles and producing or commissioning video clips that set the news in context. We want journalists to be able to monitor social media, search trends and audience data and use that to help us build new audiences. You will also be expected to curate the front pages of the various editions of the website and the apps.You will be expected to take charge of live, on-the-day coverage of major news stories and planned events in text and video, ensuring the content is rich, accessible and up to the minute.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 toneProven understanding of the formats, tools, and techniques used to produce rolling news coverage including live pages, text news stories and video clips and edits for digital platformsProven awareness of the distinctive nature and requirements of live digital coverageExperience of using curation tools, social media, search and audience data to improve digital storytelling, broaden our editorial agenda and reach new audiencesA track record of covering the UK and international news agenda so you can work swiftly and make decisions under pressure on big global and UK storiesExcellent editorial judgement and a proven understanding of the BBCs editorial valuesThe 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: bbchr@bbc.co.ukInformation at a GlanceThis is your BBCAt the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the worlds best loved content, and the BBCs mission to inform, educate and entertain.Find out more about the BBCLife 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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