Role Responsibility

The programme will be a combination of live phone in, news content and pre-recorded material. The role requires production preparation for the live segments of the show, therefore we’re looking for someone with production skills as well as broadcasting skills. You’ll be comfortable talking to callers and relating to the audience, bringing them in to the conversation that’s unfolding on air. You’ll be accomplished at handling big breaking stories and unflappable in a fast moving environment, you’ll be able to keep the audience updated and informed with a clear and impartial presenting style.  You’ll be able to generate stories and ideas, as well as contribute to the creative treatment of them with guest and contributor ideas.

The presenter may be required to respond to breaking and developing news stories. Working as part of a small team you will need clear and confident decision-making skills. Broadcasting experience in speech radio is required. Formal journalism training would be an advantage.

This is an exciting opportunity and there will be scope to express creativity and editorial ambition in helping us to shape and develop the show. You’ll be operating as part of a small team and your role is the centre point for the programme, responsible for keeping the show flowing at the appropriate pace, introducing and interviewing guests, and providing links between segments that hold it all together, live from 01:00-05:00 Saturdays and Sundays.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that they are skilled at working in a team, as they will be working closely with the overnight producer and studio director. You will demonstrate strong editorial judgement and an understanding of the 5 Live target audience. Also needed is the ability to make editorial choices based on audience needs, working to the station strategy as set by the 5 Live Controller.

Please note that you will only be asked to submit 2 things for this role:

CV – We encourage you to tailor your CV to highlight the skills and experience which we’ve talked about here – we’d love to know not only about your most relevant experience and responsibilities in previous roles but also any particular achievements or areas of personal or professional interest that highlight why you’d be a great candidate for this role.

Task – We would like you to record a segment as if you were introducing the show this weekend, including stories you will cover, guests you will invite and how you will get the audience to engage with you and contact the show. 3-4 minutes maximum - full details in the questionnaire you will need to complete before you submit

Package Description

Band: D
Contract type: up to 12 month Part-time attachment/FTC - 21 hours a week with on-air times of 01:00am – 05:00am on Saturday and Sunday
Location: Salford

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 (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.