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Senior Journalist, BBC News - Singapore

Job Requisition ID: 32355
Job Closing Date: 24 November 2025
Singapore, SGP, 339510
JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: 12 month fixed term contract, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC News
LOCATION: Singapore
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: SGD $90,000 - $135,000 gross per annum, 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
As a Senior Journalist based in Singapore, you'll be a key member of a dynamic team reshaping how BBC News connects digital and linear platforms. You'll lead the production and delivery of live rolling news for the BBC News channel, bringing editorial excellence, creativity, and agility to our global coverage. This role demands a multiskilled journalist with strong editorial judgment and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative newsroom environment.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
Join one of the world's most trusted news organisations, delivering breaking stories and in-depth analysis to millions globally. The BBC's Singapore bureau is at the heart of our international coverage, leading several hours of live output each day and reporting on major events from Asia, the UK, and beyond. We're investing in this vibrant, high-performing team, offering a unique opportunity to shape global news and be part of a newsroom that values excellence and innovation.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Identify compelling stories and transform them into engaging television content through scripting, video editing, graphics creation, guest booking, and presenter briefing.
• Build running orders and manage live broadcasts from the production gallery, demonstrating strong editorial judgment under pressure.
• Contribute to digital news output, using social media for newsgathering and tailoring video content for online audiences.
• Occasionally take on on-air reporting opportunities, depending on editorial needs.
• Bring substantial experience in broadcast or multimedia journalism, along with passion, motivation, and newsroom agility.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Excellent editorial judgment, writing, and production skills, built on significant experience in broadcast journalism.
• Strong knowledge of UK and global news, with the ability to identify stories suited for compelling television.
• Proven track record in managing live and breaking news across rolling broadcasts or live blogs, under tight deadlines.
• Skilled in digital and television news production, including video editing, graphics creation, and live-streaming.
• Flexible and motivated, with the ability to work varied shifts and a passion for delivering high-quality journalism.

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 job description 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.
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Life at BBC
Here you will benefit from:

• Fair pay and flexible benefits specific to your location and contract type.
• Excellent career and professional development.
• Support in your working life.
• A values-based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do.

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We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.
We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
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