Senior Journalist, Sydney

7 days ago

Sydney, Australia BBC Full time

Job Band

Job title: Senior Journalist, News Streaming (Sydney)
Job reference: 14651
Band: D
Contract type: 12 months fixed term
Location: Sydney, Australia 
Final day to apply: 8th July 2024

This is a local hire position and eligible candidates must be able to live and work in Australia

Job Introduction

Can you play a pivotal role in helping BBC News to reach millions of audiences in live video and audio, around the world and across the UK?


The Streaming team is a pioneering multidisciplinary team, charged with delivering, creating and curating the best of BBC News in live video and audio, across our platforms. The team is growing rapidly in Australia and the US to serve and build audiences consuming news on our streaming platform, website and apps. You will play a key role in this crucial work – working across the globe with colleagues in London, Washington DC and right here in Sydney to produce news content for millions day-to-day.

BBC News is investing in Digital with the mission of becoming the first ever digital-first, global public service news media organisation. The Digital Department is overseeing crucial growth plans for streaming on iPlayer, on BBC News live pages and on bbc.com. 

You will help to deliver the very best of BBC News, live, across BBC iPlayer, the BBC News website and app, and BBC Sounds. 

Main Responsibilities

As a Senior Journalist on the team you’ll work with colleagues across the BBC, and in our Streaming Control Centres in Sydney, London and Washington DC to showcase BBC News at its best.

Since launch, BBC News’ streams have reached millions of users in the UK and around the world. Across bbc.com, the BBC News website and app on our live pages, BBC Sounds and in the UK on BBC iPlayer we bring audiences live coverage of the biggest stories - delivering the best of the BBC’s journalism 24/7. Following significant investment in digital teams across BBC News, the team is now expanding and broadening to deliver non-stop coverage around the clock, from across the globe. 

You’ll be responsible for producing and outputting a wide variety of live news coverage – in a busy election year in the United States. You’ll specialise oversee global stories around the world and also lend a hand to delivering coverage of big stories in the UK. The successful candidate will be at home with breaking news, or pre-planned major events. With a keen eye for moments, you’ll help amplify the best of the BBC to audiences wherever they are with us, digitally.

Streaming is a major priority for BBC News across our platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the industry; you’ll be motivated to embrace the challenge and work with others to seize the opportunity.

Senior Journalists in the team will be expected to work across a variety of daytime, evening and weekend shifts to deliver always on News coverage across BBC platforms.

Are you the right candidate?

The successful candidate should have:-

• Knowledge of compliance procedures, Editorial Policy and media law considerations for journalistic content across BBC platforms.
• Significant experience outputting and producing live programming on a wide variety of subjects, from breaking news to planned coverage of events.
• Understanding and experience of newsroom tooling, systems and techniques to produce live news output. 
• A thorough understanding of analytics; how audiences consume video and audio on streaming platforms and the target audiences for News content across BBC platforms.
• Willingness to work inside a multi-disciplinary team, in an agile, constantly developing and adapting environment. 
• Demonstrable experience of being a team player, and working with colleagues across a variety of teams to deliver high quality output.
• Capability to juggle competing demands and experience dealing with a constantly changing news agenda and priorities.

Job Impact

Decision makingSignificant level of responsibility. Uses initiative but seeks guidance where necessary.No line management responsibility but may mentor more junior staff. ScopeA senior journalist covering a wide range of journalism activity, with significant experience and responsibility for programme/content creation.

  • Journalist, Sydney

    7 days ago

    Sydney, Australia BBC Full time

    Job Band Job title: Journalist, News Streaming (Sydney) Job reference: 14652 Band: C Contract type: 12 months fixed term Location: Sydney, Australia  Final day to apply: 8th July 2024 This is a local hire position and eligible candidates must be able to live and work in Australia Job Introduction Can you play a pivotal role in helping...

  • Digital Video Journalist

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia BBC Full time

    Job introduction 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...

  • Digital Video Journalist

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia TVZ Full time

    Job Vacancy:  Digital Video Journalist - BBC Location:  Sydney, Australia Closing Date: 8th July 2024 Job introduction 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...

  • Journalist

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia abc Full time

    About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to join the NSW news team as an experienced journalist to find, write and present news stories across online, social, television and radio platforms. You will be experienced at handling the high-pressure deadlines of breaking news coverage, accomplished at delivering accurate live reports on air, have...

  • Journalist

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Australian Broadcasting Corporation Full time

    Apply now Job no: Work type: Contract Full Time Location: Various Categories: Journalism/Content Making Based at Sydney then Parramatta Work in a busy newsroom to tight deadlines on daily news and breaking news coverageFind original stories which appeal to a wide audience on digital and broadcast platformsFixed term contract for 12 monthsSalary circa...

  • Journalist, Landline

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Australian Broadcasting Corporation Full time

    Apply now Job no: Work type: Ongoing Full Time Location: Sydney Categories: Journalism/Content Making Based at Ultimo, Sydney (open to negotiation) Permanent full-time positionFind original rural, regional and agricultural stories which appeal to a diverse audience on digital and broadcast platformsSalary circa $98K-$107K plus 15.4% ABC nominated SuperAbout...

  • Journalist Newsgathering

    7 days ago

    Sydney, Australia TVZ Full time

    Job Vacancy:  Journalist Newsgathering (Chief of Staff) - ABC Location:  Sydney, Australia Closing Date: 27th June 2024 About the Role Work closely with the Deputy State Editor and newsroom leadership team to assign reporters and field operators to deliver daily and breaking multiplatform news coverage. Reporting to the NSW News...

  • Digital Editor/Journalist

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Special Broadcasting Full time

    At SBS, we embrace difference, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.We also acknowledge the unique contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to our society and our workplace through their enduring and continued connection to land, sea, sky and community.About UsSBS is one of the world's most unique and...

  • Digital Editor/Journalist

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia SBS Australia Full time

    At SBS, we embrace difference, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.We also acknowledge the unique contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to our society and our workplace through their enduring and continued connection to land, sea, sky and community.About UsSBS is one of the world's most unique and...

  • Journalist Newsgathering

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Australian Broadcasting Corporation Full time

    Apply now Job no: Work type: Contract Full Time Location:Sydney Categories: Leadership, Journalism/Content Making, Broadcast Operations/Transmission, Presenter/Reporter Contract Vacancy for Approximately 12 Months Location: Ultimo then Parramatta Build strong engagement with local audiences Lead authentic and high-quality News content across multiple...

  • Journalist Newsgathering

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Australian Broadcasting Corporation Full time

    Journalist Newsgathering (Chief of Staff)Job no: Work type: Contract Full Time Location:Sydney Categories: Leadership, Journalism/Content Making, Broadcast Operations/Transmission, Presenter/Reporter Contract Vacancy for Approximately 12 Months Location: Ultimo then Parramatta Build strong engagement with local audiences Lead authentic and high-quality News...

  • Journalist Newsgathering

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Full time

    Journalist Newsgathering (Chief of Staff)Job no: Work type: Contract Full Time Location: Sydney Categories: Leadership, Journalism/Content Making, Broadcast Operations/Transmission, Presenter/Reporter Contract Vacancy for Approximately 12 Months Location: Ultimo then Parramatta Build strong engagement with local audiences Lead authentic and high-quality...

  • Journalist Newsgathering

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Australian Broadcasting Corporation Full time

    Apply now Job no: Work type: Contract Full Time Location: Sydney Categories: Leadership, Journalism/Content Making, Broadcast Operations/Transmission, Presenter/Reporter Contract Vacancy for Approximately 12 MonthsLocation: Ultimo then ParramattaBuild strong engagement with local audiencesLead authentic and high-quality News content across multiple...

  • Food & Drink Editor Sydney

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Time Out Australia Full time

    Location: Sydney Department: Content **Time Out Food and Drink Editor (Sydney)** Time Out Australia is looking for an enthusiastic and tenacious Food and Drink Editor to join Time Out’s Sydney team. The position is full time, and the editor will be covering Sydney’s hospitality scene, including bars, restaurants, cafés, pubs, breweries and events, as...

  • 2024 Sydney News Internship

    1 week ago

    Sydney, Australia Bloomberg Full time

    Bloomberg News is one of the world's leading financial news organizations, delivering fast and accurate information on multiple platforms to the people with the most at stake. If it impacts markets, we'll be there - breaking news on companies, economies, commodities and government policy to help our ever-expanding audience stay ahead. We need a constant...

  • 2024 Sydney News Internship

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Bloomberg Full time

    Bloomberg News is one of the world's leading financial news organizations, delivering fast and accurate information on multiple platforms to the people with the most at stake.If it impacts markets, we'll be there - breaking news on companies, economies, commodities and government policy to help our ever-expanding audience stay ahead. We need a constant flow...

  • Business Editor

    3 weeks ago

    North Sydney, Australia SMH & The Age Full time

    Company Description The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age are part of Nine, Australia’s largest locally owned media company and the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment. Our team is comprised of hundreds of Australia’s best journalists, photographers, editors, sub editors and designers....

  • Associate Executive

    1 week ago

    Sydney, Australia Telum Media Full time

    **This is an Associate Executive, Media role with Telum Media based in Sydney, Australia** Role Seniority - A role for someone with underlying potential, good motivation and ability to learn. Typically no direct experience is required. **More about the Associate Executive, Media role at Telum Media** We are looking for an ambitious Associate Executive to...

  • Cross Platform Journalist, NITV

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Special Broadcasting Full time

    Applicants must identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.  SBS considers that being Aboriginal and/or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).About UsNITV is a First Nations led organisation that holds a special place in the Australian...

  • Senior Digital Content Producer

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia BAUER MEDIA Full time

    About the role The Senior Digital Content Producer's primary role is to source, write, build and publish on-brand content that grows audience, traffic, volume and brand awareness for The Australian Women's Weekly's digital platforms. The Senior Digital Content Producer is accountable for enacting the agreed content strategy as well as supporting the...