Job Introduction

We're looking for a creative and versatile Presenter to join our team at BBC Radio Jersey. You'll have the skills and personality to be able to reflect life in the island in a fun and engaging way with music and entertainment. You’ll be hosting our Saturday Breakfast Show 6-10am

Even if we say so ourselves, Jersey has got to be one of the best places to live and work. You're never more than ten minutes from the sea and we have some of the best beaches in the British Isles. Jersey isn't part of the UK or the EU – it's a self-governing Crown Dependency.

Role Responsibility

Our programmes combine a mix of news, conversation, music and entertainment and you'll need to weave them all together seamlessly. We are building a team that is creative and innovative with tonnes of personality so you’ll need to be a team player who is capable of taking on air instruction and direction. You will produce and present the programme, coming up with creative ideas, original stories and features. You'll also proactively work with colleagues in TV and digital to ensure we're sharing our content with the biggest possible audience in the most effective way. 

The Ideal Candidate

You'll be willing to engross yourself in island life and get across the issues that matter to lslanders. You'll also be a good people person and know how to get the best from contributors and callers on air. You will have excellent editorial judgement and decision making as well as a creative mindset. You will be an experienced journalist and have demonstrable experience of creating original story ideas. You’ll want to be part of a working environment where we celebrate trying to do things differently, where we innovate and where we have FUN!  

Package Description

Band: C

Contract: Part time - 14 hours per week

Location: Jersey - Candidates must be residentially entitled to live and work in Jersey

You are eligible to apply for an internal role if you are either on a BBC Continuing (Permanent) contract, a BBC Fixed Term contract, a casual contract or freelance contract and you have worked continuously for 6 months.

Only internal staff are eligible to apply for the role on an attachment basis. You need to be on a continuing (permanent) or fixed-term contract.  You need to have worked for the BBC for more than one year and will also need permission from your line manager.  You can find out more on our attachments page.

We’re happy to discuss flexible working.  Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application.  There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to.  Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. 

• Excellent career progression â€“ the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
• Unrivalled training and development opportunities â€“ our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.
• Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days holiday with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.​

Please note that the application process will require you to upload a CV and complete the online questionnaire(s). There is no requirement to attach a covering letter or complete the additional careers hub fields (Personal Statement/Skills/Portfolio sections).

The BBC is keen to continue to ensure the safety and wellbeing of people across our sites.  Until further notice, all assessments and interviews will be conducted remotely. For more information go to https://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/

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