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BBC Wales TV Presentation is responsible for the transmission of three of Wales’ tv channels - BBC One Wales, BBC Two Wales and S4C - from our broadcast centre at Central Square in Cardiff. We are looking for an Announcer/Director to join the team and work across the three channels. You will be one of the voices of BBC One Wales and BBC Two Wales, whilst operating the playout automation and other systems to ensure smooth and accurate transmission.

Working a 365 rota as part of a small team covering transmission from early morning until late night.

Working ‘solo’ in the control room, ensuring all the items in the schedule are broadcast correctly, operating the playout automation and other systems, previewing and checking content, liaising with editorial and technical colleagues ahead of transmission and making changes where necessary to keep the schedule on track.

When on shift on BBC One Wales and BBC Two Wales – writing and delivering live continuity announcements which advertise our programmes and communicate important information about content.

When on shift on S4C – acting as ‘transmission controller’ for the busy Welsh language, mixed-genre channel with daily live programmes and adverts. The announcements are provided by S4C’s Continuity Announcers.

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Band: C

Contract: Fixed Term - Full Time (12 Months)

Location: Cardiff, Wales

Application process: You will be asked to fill in a diversity questionnaire which is confidential and not seen by the hiring manager. You will then be asked to:

• upload your CV
• complete an eligibility questionnaire
• answer questions specific to the role

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. / Mae modd cyflwyno ceisiadau yn Gymraeg, ac ni fydd cais a gyflwynir yn Gymraeg yn cael ei drin yn llai ffafriol na chais a gyflwynir yn Saesneg.

You are eligible to apply for an internal role if you are either on a BBC Continuing (Permanent) contract, a BBC Fixed Term contract, a casual contract or freelance contract and you have worked continuously for 6 months.

Only internal staff are eligible to apply for the role on an attachment basis. You need to be on a continuing (permanent) or fixed-term contract. You need to have worked for the BBC for more than one year and will also need permission from your line manager. You can find out more on our attachments page.

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 – the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
• Unrivalled training and development opportunities – 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 holiday with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.

Please note that the application process will require you to upload a CV and complete the online questionnaire(s). There is no requirement to attach a covering letter or complete the additional careers hub fields (Personal Statement/Skills/Portfolio sections).

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