Senior Journalist - Wales Investigates

Job Band
Band - D
Welsh language skills aren't necessary for the role / Nid yw sgiliau yn yr Iaith Gymraeg yn hanfodol ar gyfer y swydd
Salary - GBP37,845 - GBP44,913 per annum depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
Job Purpose
BBC Wales Investigates is looking for a Senior Journalist to work on investigations and big stories for 12 months.
The successful candidate will have strong journalistic skills and a real interest in investigations; digging beneath the surface and creative storytelling.
You'll also have a proven track record in producing content.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
You will work with the Editor, and other members of the team, to help investigate and produce creative, imaginative and exciting content. You will be working on challenging and agenda-setting stories, you'll generate, investigate and produce strong story ideas. You will have some experience in producing investigative films and will be expected to film, research, interview, direct and write scripts as well as producing engaging digital content for all our platforms. You'll also have the ability to help lead and develop a team of production staff. Because of the nature of the job, you must be highly flexible and ready to work with extremely sensitive material, both legally and editorially.
Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience
You will have :
The ability to work in a demanding and stimulating environment
A high level of motivation, flexibility and enthusiasm is required, as is initiative, creativity and flair
Experience of working on all types of news and current affairs
Genuine interest in Welsh issues
Willingness to embrace new ways of working

Along with your application, please submit one story idea, no more than one side of A4 for each to and by midday on the 15th April 2024
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