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Job Requisition ID: 46449
Job Closing Date: 24 June 2026
Leicester, GBR, LE1 5LB
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JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Leicester
LOCATION: Leicester
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £27600 - £33,900 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Join BBC Radio Leicester as Journalist Producer for the mid-morning programme with Ben Jackson, leading the biggest conversation of the day across Leicestershire. You’ll produce compelling, agenda-setting content, react quickly to breaking news, and ensure the programme delivers engaging, high-quality journalism and making sure they travel across platforms to have impact. This is a key role driving editorial direction, storytelling and live output in a fast-paced environment.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
Be at the heart of one of the station’s most influential programmes, shaping daily conversations that matter to local audiences. You’ll work in a collaborative, creative environment where your editorial instincts and ideas can make a real impact. This role offers the chance to lead output, develop storytelling skills, and grow as a senior journalist in a trusted and well-connected BBC local radio team.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT
Lead the editorial direction of the mid-morning programme, producing engaging, agenda-setting content for a broad audience.
React decisively to breaking news, ensuring fast, accurate and impartial coverage.
Work closely with the presenter to shape the programme and drive compelling live output.
Originate, research and produce high-quality stories, interviews and packages across broadcast and digital platforms.
Exercise strong editorial judgment, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, fairness and integrity.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
Significant recent experience in journalism, including producing live radio or similar output.
Strong editorial judgment and a clear understanding of the BBC’s news values and audience needs.
Ability to generate original ideas and lead the development of compelling stories.
Proven ability to work under pressure, prioritising effectively and reacting to breaking news.
Excellent knowledge of Leicestershire, with the ability to lead conversations that resonate locally.
DESIRABLE:
Experience as a live output producer or in a similar leadership role.
Strong live broadcasting and studio production skills.
Ability to create content across multiple platforms (radio, digital, social)..
Experience working collaboratively across teams and supporting colleagues.
If you can bring some of these skills and experiences, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
Any questions please contact hiring manager Sophie Cook
[email protected]
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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]
We are unable to accept applications via CV and only applications made online will be considered. Please click on the APPLY NOW button to proceed with your application.
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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.
