Senior Producer Job at ENGINEERINGUK in Washington

You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Sector: Media and Publishing Role: Senior Executive Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Introduction The BBC is the world's leading public broadcaster, and BBC News is at the heart of it. We provide trusted news and analysis output to a global audience of millions per week, making us the largest broadcast news operation in the world. It is an exciting time as we have expanded our teams in North America. As part of this expansion, we are looking to recruit a Senior Producer to produce our primetime evening and weekend news coverage. Based in Washington, DC, you will bring the latest in international breaking news and headlines to worldwide audiences on our news channel. Main Responsibilities As a Senior Producer, you will be responsible for building the rundowns and producing several hours of weekday and weekend live news coverage with the highest level of editorial and production standards. You will help oversee a team of journalists who are booking and segment producing the programs. You will redefine and reimagine the relationship between digital and linear news on every platform, understand the power of visual storytelling both on air and online, and the essential role of social media as a means of newsgathering and sourcing stories. You will create a competitive live news program and provide comprehensive coverage of global events that define the editorial brand of the network by utilizing the breadth of the BBC newsroom and field resources around the world. You are calm under pressure in the control room and a clear communicator. Your output will be seen on weekday nights and weekends on a streaming channel that will also air on linear TV. Our Senior Producers will be based in Washington, DC and work primetime evenings (until midnight), including weekends. Are You the Right Candidate? To be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate experience in live broadcasting with a track record in covering major news stories and events. You have live control room experience and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and breaking news without a set rundown when needed. You are creative, curious, efficient, a problem solver, and passionate about global news and the importance of impartiality. In addition: A track record of high editorial judgment, writing ability, and production skills based on substantial broadcast journalism experience. Understanding of opportunities offered by existing and emerging technologies. Ability to manage resources, staff, technical facilities, and budgets effectively. Thorough knowledge of world affairs, current events, geopolitics, foreign policy, and history. Exceptional editorial and production skills: Ability to recognize stories with high potential for compelling television. Ability to write creatively in an engaging manner, adapting and translating with accuracy and clarity suitable for multimedia output. Strong control room experience. Strong understanding of social media storytelling and news gathering. Detail-oriented and able to work under pressure and meet multiple daily deadlines. Must be willing to work daily until midnight, including weekends when assigned, in Washington, DC. A commitment to improving diversity in the BBC and understanding how individual differences can benefit the BBC. Understanding of health and safety procedures relevant to broadcasting. This is a local hire position, and eligible candidates must be able to live and work in the US. Package Details Job Title: Senior Journalist / Producer Job Reference: 21430 Band: D Salary: Up to $115,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge, and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. Contract Type: 12 month FTC Location: Washington, USA Final Day to Apply: 18th February 2025 at midnight GMT. Please note that the application process will require you to upload a CV and complete the online application form with the opportunity to detail your experience, skills, and knowledge required for the role. About the BBC We care about how we do our work. Our values and behavior are important to us. Diversity matters at the BBC. We value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. #J-18808-Ljbffr