Permanent journalist post in BBC News's digital news operation, writing for the news website and producing content for the BBC's social media accounts. The work covers text stories, live pages and short video on major UK and global events, with social-first formats built for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. The team works a seven-day rota with some weekend shifts and prepares the UK for its morning output. Any offer depends on holding the right to work in Australia.

What the job involves
Produce high-quality news stories, live pages and digital video on major UK and global events
Deliver accurate, engaging journalism, from breaking news to features, with strong editorial judgement
Produce social-first formats for planned and breaking news, reaching recent and underserved audiences
Work with BBC News colleagues on platform-native content for BBC News social accounts
Use audience insights, platform trends and performance data to shape content decisions
Apply BBC editorial standards confidently,



especially on complex or fast-moving stories
Contribute to live coverage online
Make and curate video for social platforms and the news website

Experience
Covering the UK and international news agenda in text and video
Writing and publishing breaking news in text for digital audiences
Producing and editing short news video clips

Skills & knowledge
Familiarity with BBC editorial values
Solid editorial judgement
Working quickly and accurately under pressure in a breaking news environment
Identifying compelling stories and turning them into social content, understanding the needs of TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and emerging platforms
Developing angles on the big stories of the day to reach current and diverse audiences
Social listening and using search and audience data to improve storytelling

Checks & eligibility
Right to work in Australia

Nice to have
Final Cut Pro experience

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