Digital Video Journalist - Sydney

The BBC News website is one of the world’s largest and most popular news sites, with mobile and desktop editions aimed at different geographic audiences, plus both UK-facing and International-facing apps. 

We are looking for a creative Video Journalist to join our dynamic digital news team in Sydney. The role is globally focused – meaning you will work closely with teams in London, Singapore, Washington and elsewhere on the biggest and most interesting global stories of the day.
 

Your main duties will be to edit and produce global news video, including short news clips, explainers and features, for our coverage on the BBC News website, app and other platforms. You will also prioritise finding inventive ways to help drive our video coverage in Australia and Asia.  

You will also be responsible for:
•    Exercising editorial judgement in identifying the most engaging videos for our audiences, and creating accurate and impartial journalism
•    Liaising closely with team members in Sydney and other BBC locations to assess the day’s news priorities and produce the highest-value videos
•    Using video editing software to edit and deliver output for BBC digital platforms, to the highest professional standards – recognising the distinct requirements of different types of output
•    Writing brief but highly engaging copy and headlines, and selecting the right stills, to accompany your videos
•    Securing and producing the best material by working closely with BBC teams across the globe, as well as utilising wire services, your own contacts, the internet, social media, and proactively sourcing rights
•    Getting to know our different audiences inside out and offering ideas for reaching more readers, looking especially at opportunities in our timezone
•    Delivering to tight deadlines and communicating effectively whilst maintaining the highest editorial standards
 

The successful candidate should have a knack for spotting and developing compelling video content. You will be able to write clearly and accurately and use photographs, graphics and video to bring stories to life. You will also be a self-starter who can generate ideas whilst remaining calm under pressure and working collaboratively with others.

The ability to cut and edit video to tight deadlines is essential, as is the ability to use editorial judgement, creativity and flair.

Our journalists are also expected to use data analytics to make sure our reporting is accessible and reaching as wide an audience as possible.

We are looking for someone who has:
•    Proven experience of producing fast-paced, digital-first news coverage in video for online platforms with attention to accuracy, context and tone
•    Experience of spotting, producing and devising news video that will appeal to digital news consumers
•    A proven capacity to generate ideas that will help bring in new audiences and broaden our editorial agenda
•    A demonstrated record of working swiftly and making decisions under pressure   
•    Experience of covering Australia and/or the international news agenda
•    Familiarity with using social media, search and audience data to improve storytelling
 

Job title: Digital Video Journalist - Sydney
Job reference: 17118
Band: C
Contract type: Permanent role
Location: Sydney, Australia

Final day to apply: Monday 8th July 2024

Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to work in Australia.

Please note that the application process will require you to upload a CV and complete the online application form with the opportunity to detail your experience, skills and knowledge required for the role.

Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
 

The BBC News website is one of the world’s largest and most popular news sites, with mobile and desktop editions aimed at different geographic audiences, plus both UK-facing and International-facing apps. 

We are looking for a creative Video Journalist to join our dynamic digital news team in Sydney. The role is globally focused – meaning you will work closely with teams in London, Singapore, Washington and elsewhere on the biggest and most interesting global stories of the day.
 

Your main duties will be to edit and produce global news video, including short news clips, explainers and features, for our coverage on the BBC News website, app and other platforms. You will also prioritise finding inventive ways to help drive our video coverage in Australia and Asia.  

You will also be responsible for:
•    Exercising editorial judgement in identifying the most engaging videos for our audiences, and creating accurate and impartial journalism
•    Liaising closely with team members in Sydney and other BBC locations to assess the day’s news priorities and produce the highest-value videos
•    Using video editing software to edit and deliver output for BBC digital platforms, to the highest professional standards – recognising the distinct requirements of different types of output
•    Writing brief but highly engaging copy and headlines, and selecting the right stills, to accompany your videos
•    Securing and producing the best material by working closely with BBC teams across the globe, as well as utilising wire services, your own contacts, the internet, social media, and proactively sourcing rights
•    Getting to know our different audiences inside out and offering ideas for reaching more readers, looking especially at opportunities in our timezone
•    Delivering to tight deadlines and communicating effectively whilst maintaining the highest editorial standards
 

The successful candidate should have a knack for spotting and developing compelling video content. You will be able to write clearly and accurately and use photographs, graphics and video to bring stories to life. You will also be a self-starter who can generate ideas whilst remaining calm under pressure and working collaboratively with others.

The ability to cut and edit video to tight deadlines is essential, as is the ability to use editorial judgement, creativity and flair.

Our journalists are also expected to use data analytics to make sure our reporting is accessible and reaching as wide an audience as possible.

We are looking for someone who has:
•    Proven experience of producing fast-paced, digital-first news coverage in video for online platforms with attention to accuracy, context and tone
•    Experience of spotting, producing and devising news video that will appeal to digital news consumers
•    A proven capacity to generate ideas that will help bring in new audiences and broaden our editorial agenda
•    A demonstrated record of working swiftly and making decisions under pressure   
•    Experience of covering Australia and/or the international news agenda
•    Familiarity with using social media, search and audience data to improve storytelling
 

Job title: Digital Video Journalist - Sydney
Job reference: 17118
Band: C
Contract type: Permanent role
Location: Sydney, Australia

Final day to apply: Monday 8th July 2024

Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to work in Australia.

Please note that the application process will require you to upload a CV and complete the online application form with the opportunity to detail your experience, skills and knowledge required for the role.

Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.