Senior Journalist - Bristol
Removed from the employer's board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026. BBC scores A on the Alion truth index.
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Contract type: Permanent Full-time
Department: BBC Nations, West & South West Investigations Team, BBC Local
Proposed Salary Range: £41,200 - £67,800 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The BBC’s West and South West Investigations team delivers high-impact original stories which resonate far beyond our region, As a senior journalist in the team, you’ll originate, produce and direct investigative films and multiplatform content. You will join a team which prides itself on delivering distinctive public-interest journalism, holding power to account and shining a light on issues of importance to our region and beyond. Experience in long-form programme-making and with complex stories is key.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
Our team covers the West and South West of England, including the Channel Islands and our people-focussed investigations have reached millions across the UK. Working across a diverse region, you’ll collaborate with other journalists and reporters to uncover stories others can’t and add extra depth to our local reporting. We focus on stories which impact our local audiences and deliver them for a range of platforms. We produce long-form documentaries as well as news investigations across online, social media, TV and radio. This role is an opportunity to break exclusive stories and produce journalism people trust.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
- Originate, produce and direct high-impact investigations from development to multiplatform delivery,
- Navigate complex logistical, legal and editorial issues with the support of the SJTM and AE, managing risk and complying with editorial guidelines
- Use a range of camera equipment to gather on location and deliver high-quality content for digital platforms as well as TV, radio and Sounds.
- Edit alongside colleagues and on solo projects using your own footage and material shot by others. A creative eye is essential.
- Identify stories that matter most to our regional audiences across the West and South West and be flexible to work across the whole region.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Experience producing and directing high-impact investigative documentaries or long form films from conception to transmission.
- Experience handling legally and editorially complex stories with a comprehensive understanding of media law, BBC editorial guidelines and compliance.
- Proven track record of originating and developing ideas into compelling content which resonates with audiences.
- Experience of self-shooting and editing to a high standard with a flair for creative storytelling.
- Flexibility and enthusiasm for collaborating and working with different teams across the BBC to bring the best journalism to our audiences.
DESIRABLE:
- Detailed knowledge of the West and South West region and its audiences.
- Experience with large-scale rollouts including online and social media delivery.
- Experience producing social media content.