Presenter, Radio News and Current Affairs
Radio Wales News
Continuing Contract
Grade: 8D
Cardiff

BBC Wales News & Current Affairs is looking for an experienced broadcaster to join its radio presentation team.

The successful applicant will be a first class journalist with extensive experience of live broadcasting. Your main responsibility will be co-presenting the drivetime programme, Good Evening Wales, but you’ll be expected to work flexibly across all the programmes produced in the department.

S/he must have an in depth knowledge of Wales, Welsh Current Affairs as well as the UK and International news agenda. S/he must also be able to demonstrate a track record in producing creative speech radio that engages the audience. The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic individual who will help shape news coverage and play a full part in the production process. Contacts to generate original stories and programme ideas are essential.

To apply for this role, in addition to completing the application form, you must submit a non-returnable 20 minute showreel of your work in support of your application which you need to ensure we receive before the closing date. Please submit your showreel by no later than the closing date to Sarah Cotton, Room E5108, HR and IC Department, BBC Wales, Llandaff, Cardiff, CF5 2YQ or sarah.cotton1@bbc.co.uk. Please ensure your showreel is clearly marked with your name and vacancy you are applying for.

Closing date: Midnight 23rd August 2010