Description
Lead political coverage in Guernsey, breaking original stories, building influential contacts, and delivering insightful journalism across digital, audio, TV, and social platforms.
You will be part of a newsroom that sits at the heart of island life, working with talented colleagues to deliver journalism that informs public debate, holds power to account, and makes a real difference to the community.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead BBC Guernsey's political reporting across all platforms.
- Break original stories and develop exclusive journalism.
- Provide analysis and context around key political developments.
- Build strong relationships with politicians, officials, and community leaders.
- Explain complex policies and decisions in ways that resonate with audiences.
- Work closely with colleagues across BBC Guernsey, BBC Channel Islands, and the wider BBC.
Essential criteria:
- Experience reporting on politics, public affairs, or major issues of public interest.
- A strong understanding of politics and public affairs, with the ability to quickly develop expert knowledge of Guernsey's political system and the issues affecting islanders.
- Excellent writing, interviewing, and storytelling skills.
- The ability to build and maintain a strong network of contacts.
- A commitment to holding power to account while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and impartiality.
Desired but not required:
- Experience working in a small, multi-skilled newsroom.
- Experience producing content for radio, television, online, and social platforms.
- Experience working with presenters and producers.
- Experience covering elections, government, parliamentary proceedings, or accountability reporting.
- Knowledge of Guernsey's political institutions and current public policy issues.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package
- Flexible 35-hour working week
- 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days
- Defined pension scheme
- Discounted dental, health care, and gym