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Job Requisition ID: 50532
Job Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Birmingham, GBR, B1 1AY
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JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: B
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term, Part-time ( 23 hrs per week) until 2 April 2027
DEPARTMENT: Nations and Regions
LOCATION: Birmingham Mailbox
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £28,400 - £33,400 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
When much of the UK is asleep, our overnight output informs, supports and connects audiences across the country. From key workers to people living alone, listeners rely on us for trusted journalism, compelling stories and companionship through the night. Based in Birmingham, we are looking for an organised and proactive Journalism Coordinator to support overnight programming across BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Nations and BBC Local Radio.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
The BBC is one of the world's most respected media organisations, serving audiences with impartial journalism. You will work alongside talented journalists and production teams while developing your career through industry-leading training. As a Journalism Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of overnight output across multiple services. You will help ensure programmes run smoothly, stories are effectively managed, and teams have the information required to deliver great content.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
Coordinating the editorial and production requirements of overnight programmes on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Supporting journalists, producers and presenters with programme preparation.
Monitoring diaries, guest bookings, running orders and story developments.
Assisting with the organisation and communication of editorial information across teams.
Helping to manage workflow and ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced news environment.
Ensuring all work adheres to BBC Editorial Guidelines and relevant compliance requirements.
Answering phones and prepping callers of TX.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
Excellent organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail.
Experience supporting journalism, content production or broadcast teams.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure.
A collaborative approach and willingness to support colleagues across multiple teams, with a commitment to accuracy, fairness and the BBC’s editorial values. Confident working in a fast-paced newsroom or media environment.
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
Experience of producing Overnight live output.
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
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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.
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.
Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Recruitment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.
For any general queries, please contact: [email protected]
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Redeployment
The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.
