Job Introduction
BBC Northampton is looking for a great journalist with sharp writing skills and strong editorial judgement to work as part of our online team. You will play a key role in covering the best stories in Northamptonshire to reflect all audiences.
You’ll be adept at responding to breaking news, generating original stories and collaborating with colleagues to ensure content is delivered in accessible and engaging formats. You’ll be a team player with a can‑do attitude, an organised approach, and a talent for telling the stories that matter most to our communities in a conversational and relatable way.
We’re looking for people who can help deepen our relationship with local audiences. You’ll be a creative journalist and storyteller who reflects the diversity, energy and character of Northamptonshire.
BBC Local is the family of services we offer across local communities in England—including radio, online, social media and TV. With established brands and new platforms, we provide a rich mix of content from news to entertainment.
Your Key Responsibilities and Impact
- Producing, writing and editing news content for the BBC News website, ensuring it is accurate, engaging and relevant.
- Generating story ideas that connect with local audiences and attract new ones.
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues throughout the BBC.
Your Skills and Experience
Essential Criteria
- First‑class writing and organisational skills.
- Significant recent experience in a fast‑paced news environment, preferably working on digital platforms.
- Good knowledge of Northamptonshire.
- Strong editorial judgement and an understanding of the BBC’s audiences and distinctive news values.
- Excellent communication skills, with a commitment to dealing with colleagues in an inclusive, nurturing and kind manner.
Desired but Not Required
- A creative approach to producing impactful content across different output areas and platforms - including radio and digital audio.
- The ability to write stories into Optimo.
- An understanding of our audiences and experience delivering content with diverse communities in mind.
- Experience producing news content such as summaries, digital articles or audio features.
- Knowledge of relevant law and ethics for journalism.
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.
