Journalist (Reporter), BBC Radio London

JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Contract, Full-time until 23/03/26
DEPARTMENT: BBC Radio London
LOCATION: New Broadcasting House, London
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £27,300 - £32,481 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

BBC Radio London has a vacancy for an in-studio reporter to join our Breakfast team. We are looking for an instinctive journalist with a brilliant voice and the ability to tell stories in a compelling way.

You’ll live and breathe London and understand what makes the city tick. We are looking for a dynamic reporter who will thrive in a busy newsroom and who can deliver the kind of creative content that keeps listeners coming back for more. You will be organised, meticulous and have sound editorial judgement. You must have the ability to work under pressure; in a team and on your own. You’ll be brilliant at finding and chasing stories and understand the changing demands of our audiences.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

Radio London is an ambitious station in the busiest news patch in the country and this is an opportunity to wake up and connect with Londoners every day. As a team we value creativity, integrity, and a genuine love for storytelling.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• From a base in the newsroom deliver live updates during the breakfast show.
• Follow breaking and developing stories and update on air as required.
• Collaborate closely with producers, presenters, and the wider newsroom team.
• Maintain editorial standards and uphold the BBC’s commitment to impartiality and accuracy.
• After the show help prepare content for the next days programme.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Proven experience in broadcast journalism, preferably in radio.
• Confident and clear on-air delivery with excellent communication skills.
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to react quickly to breaking news.
• Deep understanding of the stories that matter most to Londoners.
• Ability to work early mornings and thrive in a fast-paced studio environment.

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

Disclaimer

This is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

For any general queries, please contact: [email protected]

Redeployment

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.