JOB DETAILS
BANN OBRACH: DCMHNANT: Maireannach, ln-ineROINN: BBC NaidheachdanITE-OBRACH: Glasgow – stidhichte san oifisRAON-TUARASDAIL: £44,000 – £51,000 a-rir elais agus sgilean. Tha an tuarasdal a thathas a’ moladh airson na dreuchd seo stidhichte air tuarasdail coltach taobh a-staigh na buidhne agus ‘sa chrr den ghnomhachas.
Tha sinn toilichte bruidhinn mu thagraidhean ‘son sbailteachd-obrach. Tha filte oirbh seo a dhanamh aithnichte aig re tagraidh, ged nach eil uallach sam bith sin a dhanamh. Bidh sbailteachd-obrach mar phirt den chmhradh aig re tairgse.
JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Scotland Gaelic News
LOCATION: Glasgow – office based
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £44,000 – £51,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
We’re happy to discuss flexible working. If you’d like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there’s no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
BBC EXTEND
This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You’re broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long‑term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non‑apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.
We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact extend@bbc.co.uk.
The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.
If you’d like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage. (EXTEND code: EX2324).
AN DREUCHD
Tha sinn a lorg rd-neach naidheachd airson sgioba sprs BBC Naidheachdan. Bidh thu a’ tabhainn ceannas air susbaint agus bidh sgioba bheag sprs an urra riut. Bidh uallach ort airson sprs air na h‑rlaran againn air fad. Bithear a’ sileachadh stiir litheil bhuat air naidheachdan sprs. Cothrom air leth a tha seo airson duine sam bith a tha ag iarraidh a bhith cruthachail is innleachdach nan obair.
CARSON’S e cothrom air leth a tha seo a bhith a’ ruith sgioba sprs BBC Naidheachdan – a’ chiad chothrom air an dreuchd ann am 20 bliadhna. A thuilleadh air stiir litheil a thaobh naidheachdan sprs, bidh an tagraiche a stóirich os cionn cultar na sgioba, a’ leasachadh nan seirbheisean sprs againn ann an digh adhartach agus a bhith a’ danamh cinnteach gum bheil susbaint sprs againn air a h‑eile r‑rlar a tha r‑nsach agus a’ freagairt air an luchd‑amharc is an luchd‑cleachdaidh a th’ againn an‑diugh. Mar phirt den obair, bidh thu a’ riochdachadh prgram ridio Sprs na Seachdain be gach seachdain. Tha e riatanach san dreuchd a bhith ag obair gach Disathairne. ’S e cothrom a tha seo buaidh mhra a thoirt air cisean, a bhith a’ toirt tlant r air adhart agus a bhith innleachdach ann a bhith a’ toirt fs air na th ’ agamde na th’ againn de shusbaint sprs air na seirbheisean againn gu lir.
PROMH UALLAICHEAN AGUS BUAIDH:
- A’ lorg agus a’ riochdachadh sgeulachdan sprs – a’ gabhail a-steach sgrioptadh, gearradh, riochdachadh stiideo, fiolmadh agus lbhrigeadh aig amannan air diofar rlaran.
- Dh’fhaodadh gum bi agad ri aithris air an adhair, fiolmadh agus gearradh a dhanamh airson craoladh no airson a dhol air na meadhanan didseatach againn.
- A’ ruith sgioba agus a bhith an urra riutha a thaobh an cuid obrach agus a bhith a’ cumail suas rean obrach agus na tha an sgioba a’ cruthachadh. Comasach air a bhith a’ stiireadh na sgioba gu litheil ach cuideachd a bhith a’ leasachadh bheachdan agus a bhith a’ ruith chisean eadar an sgioba fhin, am buidseat agus na th’ air a’ chlr gach l.
- Lorg dighean gus iomadachd fhs san ite-obrach againn agus a bhith a’ danamh cinnteach gu bheil susbaint sprs na seirbheis a’ taisbeanadh an luchd‑amhairc againn.
- A’ lbhrigeadh obair‑naidheachd aig na h‑rean as irde – taobh a‑staidh ceann‑l agus a’ cleachdadh nan goireasan a th’ againn.
SGILEAN IS ELAS
RIATANACH
- Elas domhainn is air do bhe‑ghlacadh le sprs air fad – aig rean ionadail, niseanta is eadar‑niseanta.
- Fileanta sa Ghidhlig le sgilean sgrobhaidh air leth.
- Elas deasachaidh snraichte le sgilean riochdachaidh air leth an didh bliadhnaichean mar neach‑naidheachd ann an craoladh.
- Misneachail ann a bhith a’ diligeadh ri uallach, a bhith os cionn sgioba agus a bhith nad cheannard air sgioba bheag de luchd‑naidheachd.
- Misneachail ann a bhith a’ planadh agus a’ toirt promhachas do shusbaint sprs – a’ gabhail a-steach cinn‑l, luchd‑obrach, goireasan is buidseatan.
- Deimhinne s ann a bhith a’ toirt atharrachadh susbainteach gu neo‑eisimileach agus a bhith nad eisimpleir air leth air an seo eadar sgiobannan.
RNAICHTE
- Elach air a bhith ag obair le buidhnean eile air taobh a-muigh is taobh a‑staigh a BhBC airson cothroman a chruthachadh.
- Elas ann a bhith a’ meantoradh luchd‑naidheachd r agus a’ taiceachadh leasachadh an luchd‑obrach.
- Elas ann a bhith craoladh be.
- Elach air a bhith a’ ruith bhuidseatan.
Ma tha cuid de na sgilean seo agus elas agad, chrdadh e rinn cluinntinn bhuat agus bu toil leinn iarraidh ort tagradh a dhanamh.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
We are looking for a senior journalist to lead the BBC Naidheachdan sports team. You will provide editorial leadership and manage a small team. You will be responsible for sports content across all our platforms. This is an exceptional opportunity for anyone who wants to be creative and innovative in their daily work.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
This role offers a rare opportunity to lead BBC Naidheachdan’s Gaelic sport team—the first recruitment for this position in 20 years. Beyond day‑to‑day journalism, the successful candidate will shape the team culture, facilitate positive change, and ensure our sports content across all platforms is modern, engaging, and relevant to today’s audiences. It’s a chance to have real impact, nurture talent, and drive innovation while contributing to the growth and future of Gaelic sport coverage.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT
- Responsible for originating and producing stories which may include scripting, editing, outputting, filming and presenting content across a range of BBC output.
- May be required to undertake on‑air reporting, may be required to film and edit material for broadcast where appropriate.
- As required, to allocate work to a team and check progress; ensure the professional contribution of staff and the quality of output. Able to lead the team on a day‑to‑day basis but also contribute ideas and support to the overall management of the site, its team, finances and agenda.
- Seek ways to increase diversity in our workforce and to ensure that our output reflects the audiences we serve.
- Deliver journalism of the highest standard and within the required timeframe using available resources.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- A deep knowledge of and passion for all sport – at a local, national and international level.
- Fluent Gaelic speaker with excellent writing skills.
- Excellent editorial judgement, writing and production skills based on substantial broadcast journalist experience.
- Ability to handle significant responsibility, line‑managing and leading a small team of journalists.
- Confidence in prioritising and planning all sport output taking into account deadlines, existing staffing and resources.
- Committed to facilitating change independently and exemplifying best practice between teams.
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders to create opportunities and impact.
- Experience of mentoring junior journalists and supporting staff development.
- Experience of live broadcasting production.
- Experience of managing budgets.
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply
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