Video Journalist

Join to apply for the Video Journalist role at BBCJoin to apply for the Video Journalist role at BBCJOB DETAILSJOB BAND: CCONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-timeDEPARTMENT: BBC NewsLOCATION: Sao Paulo, BrazilPROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 110,000 BRL/year and 136,000 BRL/year depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.

The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Includes a 13th month salary.Must have the right to work in BrazilClosing date: 19:59 BRT 18 August, 2025PURPOSE OF THE ROLEBBC World Service is an international multimedia broadcaster, part of BBC News, delivering a wide range of language and regional services and working increasingly with other parts of BBC News to serve global audiences.

It uses multiple platforms to reach its weekly audience of over 320 million globally, including TV, digital platforms such as social media, AM, FM, shortwave, digital satellite and cable channels.BBC Brasil provides news and current affairs to Portuguese-speaking audiences in Brasil and around the world on digital.

Its multimedia content, distributed to various partners in Brasil, available Social Media platforms, reaches around 20 million unique users monthly.WHY JOIN THE TEAMJoin a dynamic team producing compelling news and current affairs content across platforms.

You'll work with cutting-edge video, audio, and digital tools to deliver high-impact journalism, both live and recorded.

Collaborate with talented colleagues, shape stories with editorial integrity, and tailor content for diverse audiences.

With opportunities to lead projects, innovate in storytelling, and contribute to the BBC's commitment to impartiality and inclusion, this is a chance to make your mark in a fast-paced newsroom.Your Key Responsibilities And ImpactCreate and deliver high-quality content using video, audio, and digital tools across platforms, ensuring outputs meet the BBC's editorial standards.Present and produce programmes for radio, TV, or online—live or recorded—tailored to diverse audiences and formats.Exercise sound editorial judgment in researching and developing story ideas, ensuring accuracy, impartiality, and audience relevance.Collaborate effectively across teams and departments, sharing content, avoiding duplication, and upholding best practices.Lead and manage production workflows, from planning and studio work to post-production, while meeting tight deadlines and adhering to BBC health and safety policies.Essential CriteriaYOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEAdvanced video editing skills in Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, and other industry-standard tools.Proven experience in shooting and editing compelling journalistic video content that resonates with diverse audiences.Strong grasp of digital formats and audience behavior across platforms including YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.Field reporting capability, with a talent for producing engaging video stories directly from location.Thrives under pressure, delivering reliable, creative solutions in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Sharp editorial judgment, with the ability to craft clear, engaging scripts and gather content using a range of technologies.Collaborative and inclusive, with excellent planning skills, a commitment to diversity, and a deep understanding of BBC editorial standards.Desired But Not RequiredKnowledge of animation and motion design is highly desirable.Experience in live streaming and live broadcasts is also an advantage.Audio editing and podcast production experience is considered a plus.DisclaimerThis 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.For any general queries, please contact: ****** levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionMarketing, Public Relations, and Writing/EditingIndustriesBroadcast Media Production and DistributionReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at BBC by 2xWe're unlocking community knowledge in a new way.

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