Hull: Journalist (Communities), BBC Look North

Closing date:- 2nd July 2019

Do you love where you live? Do you know the stories that matter to your neighbours and do you have a passion for telling those stories?  Are you interested in people?  Do know what matters to the lives of those in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire?  If so, then you could be just the person BBC Look North are looking for looking for.

Role Responsibility

Your base will be in Hull but you will be expected to work in different communities across East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire getting to know people, building up trust, uncovering stories and helping to bring them to life for TV, social media and online.

You’ll find great stories and you’ll learn how to tell them for different BBC outlets including BBC Look North. 

Are you the right candidate?

They need someone who understands and cares about East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.  You’ll have good knowledge of the different communities that make up our vibrant and diverse area and you’ll have the passion and energy needed to build up relationships and get unheard stories onto TV.

You’ll know what makes an interesting story and you’ll know what gets people talking. Some journalism or broadcast experience is helpful, especially skills in making digital video but this isn’t essential.  There is a formal job description attached to this advert, but what’s most important is that you have a passion for telling stories and care about getting those stories to a BBC audience.  Other skills in the job description they can help you learn.

If you think you could fulfil this role please click below for further information and to apply

https://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/Journalist-Communities-BBC-Look-North-Hull/40588