Senior Journalist, Global Journalism, BBC News
Job Description
Job Requisition ID:  27466
Job Closing Date:  2 October 2025
Hong Kong, HKG,

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC News
LOCATION: Hong Kong

Local terms and conditions

We will assist with your work visa application. However, any offer of employment is conditional upon you successfully obtaining the right to work in Hong Kong.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

This is a senior journalist role based in Hong Kong, where we are setting up a new team under the BBC News World Service Languages. The team will play a key role in our ambition of growing the audiences of 42 language services by producing original, engaging content. The ideal candidate will have strong editorial judgment and experience in covering international news. You will have ample opportunities to work with talented reporters from around the world. 


WHY JOIN THE TEAM
The new team sits under Global Journalism of BBC World Service Languages. It is tasked with covering news stories that appeal to an international - not just regional - audience during working hours in Asian time zones. We work closely with our London and overseas teams to maximise news coverage.

Global Journalism produces high-quality journalism, including text, video and social content. Our offer ranges from breaking news, trending stories, fast-turnaround explainers, thoughtful analysis and human-interest features for a global audience. The content is in English, which will then be available for language services to translate. 

We are a positive, enthusiastic and collaborative team, and seek candidates with energy and a drive to succeed. 

 

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• You will write stories, or edit, sub or update pieces written by language service journalists, to keep them clear and engaging, whether in text, video or social content.  

• You will help other journalists develop ideas and produce content for an international audience. 

• You will supervise video production - making sure that videos are cut to hold audience interest, and be factually accurate and engaging. 

• You will pitch and produce fresh, interesting stories of your own that appeal to both language services and the English website. 

• You will make editorial decisions based on the BBC editorial guidelines and audience data. 

• You will coordinate with editors and reporters from BBC bureaux across the world and supervise production. 

• You will effectively communicate plans and ideas in meetings with different parts of the BBC. 

• You will have to proactively stay up to date with style changes, verification processes, copyright, legal and editorial issues. 

• You will step up to lead the Hong Kong team in the absence of the team leader, or as required. 

 

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
• Excellent writing skills and proven copy editing experience, preferably at major outlets    
• Strong editorial judgement with experience handling breaking news on digital platforms  

• A track record of covering the international news agenda and delivering insightful, high-quality journalism to the global audience

• Knowledge and experience of using audience data to produce stories or make other editorial decisions

• A sense of initiative and a willingness to learn and use existing and emerging technologies in editorial production and resource management

• Ability to work independently and flexibly, especially in the face of changing deadlines and priorities

• A great team player who communicates openly and effectively

 

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Video producing and editing skills are an advantage    
• Experience and skills in data journalism 

• Experience in handling social media content such as social albums or reels is also desirable, but training will be provided

• Experience of managing or leading teams 

Disclaimer

This 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: bbchr@bbc.co.uk
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