Senior Journalist Producer, Money, Work And Technology Team

Package Description

Job Reference: 21330
Band: D
Contract type: Permanent role
Location: Singapore - Office Based

Intended Interview date: w/c 24/02/2025

Local terms and conditions apply

Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you receiving approval for the right to work in Singapore.

Job Introduction

The Money, Work and Technology team reports on stories of regional and global importance, providing insightful analysis, original stories and explanatory journalism for audiences in the UK and around the world.

The Singapore bureau leads the BBC’s business coverage across all of Asia-Pacific. We report on business, economics and technology for all of the BBC’s platforms - digital, television and radio. Our reporting is accurate, impartial and clearly explains complex topics to a wide audience.

We are looking for an experienced, resourceful and creative Senior Journalist – Producer who is passionate about telling business stories. You will have excellent knowledge of international economics and of the major trends and currents shaping the global economy, with particular focus on China and the Asia Pacific. You will also demonstrate a strong grasp of business and technology issues facing this region, along with an understanding of how geopolitics and policy affect them.

Main Responsibilities

This is a demanding and versatile role, requiring a wide range of skills and responsibilities. You will be expected to work closely with the Asia Business Correspondent to deliver high-impact news reports, analysis, investigations and long-form content across a range of BBC News digital and linear platforms. You will also secure and produce high-profile agenda-setting interviews with business leaders that reverberate beyond this region. You will have strong digital, radio and tv production skills and be able to work alongside the Asia Business Correspondent on the scripting, structuring and editing process.

You will be expected to pitch, develop and execute original story ideas, suggest creative treatments that can bring business and economic topics to life and be willing to experiment. You will be experienced gathering in the field and dealing with challenging situations that may arise.

As part of a small team, you will be expected to work collaboratively within the M&W team as well as with the wider bureau and department. You will be adaptable to the needs of live newsroom and expected to work flexibly across other roles in the M&W team, if required. This may include providing cover for daily on-air reporting for radio and television outlets and/or providing cover for the Digital SJ

This is a newsroom-based role.

Are you the right candidate?

The successful candidate must have:

• Outstanding knowledge of business and economic affairs in the US and Asia
• Strong editorial judgement and a proven ability to translate complex issues and concepts into stories for a broad audience
• Sharp journalistic instinct and a knack for identifying stories that will travel
• Proven track record of creative storytelling, with concrete examples that created impact
• Experience in producing original and high impact journalism. Experience with investigations or long-form audio and/or video content would be a strong advantage.
• An enthusiasm for experimentation and innovation
• Demonstrated experience working in the field producing live coverage as well as crafted content for digital, radio and television audiences
• Highly skilled at using digital media tools to create engaging and impactful content that would also reach diverse and underserved audiences
• A problem solver who works well under pressure
• Expert at juggling multiple stories and highly organized and meticulous in planning
• Experience in broadcast reporting, specifically live reporting on air, would be an advantage
• Experience writing and/or subbing digital news copy will be considered
• Flexibility and willingness to work unpredictable hours and travel at short notice
• Adaptable in a changing news environment and enthusiasm to take on other responsibilities when required
• Language skills in countries we are seeking to report on can be an advantage
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially working in a multi-cultural environment

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