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Senior Journalist Team Manager

Job Requisition ID: 24988
Job Closing Date: 20 July 2025
JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: 12-month FTC/Attachment Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC News
LOCATION: Singapore
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.
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
Join the BBC World Service to launch a brand-new podcast from our Singapore bureau, bringing Asian perspectives to global issues and delivering original reporting on the most compelling stories across Asia-Pacific. As a Senior Journalist Team Manager, you'll shape the editorial direction and identity of a digital-first programme designed for YouTube and audio platforms- connecting with new audiences across the region. You'll play a key role in delivering insightful, wide-reaching content.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
This is a rare opportunity to shape and define a podcast with significant audience growth potential in a region of major political and economic importance. You'll lead a creative and dynamic team pioneering an ambitious new editorial venture from one of the world's most respected international news organisations. You'll nurture talent and foster an inclusive and collaborative team, helping it adapt as the podcast evolves and grows.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Responsible for the editorial direction of the podcast; originating and producing stories which may include scripting, editing, outputting, content across a range of BBC output including digital, audio and the News Channel.
• Commission and select relevant materials ensuring they meet expectations of our audiences and adhere to the BBC's editorial guidelines.
• Will be required to edit material for broadcast where appropriate, may be required to undertake on-air reporting.
• As required, to allocate work to a team and check progress; ensure the professional contribution of staff and the quality of output. Able to lead the team on a day to day basis, but also contribute ideas and support to the overall management of the site, its team, finances and agenda.
• To act as a facilitator of change, clearly communicating and distributing best practices between teams.
• Delivering to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• A high standard of editorial judgment, writing ability and production skills based on substantial broadcast journalism experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Asia-Pacific and experience living or working in the region, as well as a detailed understanding of global affairs and how they relate to the region.
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to resolve conflicts as necessary and to navigate relationships with editors and leaders across the BBC.
• Ability to manage resources, staff, technical facilities and budgets, in order to make challenging broadcasting in the most cost-effective manner.
• Demonstrates a commitment to improving diversity in the BBC and understands how individual differences can benefit the BBC.
• Prioritises and plans activities considering all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources.
• The flexibility and adaptability to sustain performance, particularly under pressure to meet deadlines and changing priorities and circumstances.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Digital media experience; using digital media tools and production skills to source and create content that resonate with audiences
• Experience working with or alongside social teams.
• Experience editing on FCP or similar systems.

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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At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world's best loved content, and the BBC's mission to inform, educate and entertain.
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 have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential.
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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