Video Journalist (US) - BBC Verify

JOB BAND: C

CONTRACT TYPE: 12 months Fixed-term Contract, Full-time. Local hire

DEPARTMENT: BBC News

LOCATION: Washington, USA

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $85,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to live and work in the US (US citizenship, Green Card or work authorisation).

Purpose of the Role
BBC Verify is the home of fact‑checking, verification, open‑source and data journalism – tackling complex incidents, disinformation, and contested claims.

As a Video Journalist in the Washington DC bureau, you’ll work alongside a Senior Journalist on everything from fact‑checking politicians, breaking news in the region and debunking disinformation.

You’ll be responsible for pitching, scripting, producing and editing BBC Verify videos that will be published on the BBC News website and social media accounts.

It’s a fast‑paced role where you’ll pitch, script, produce and edit video that makes BBC Verify’s reporting accessible, engaging and trustworthy.

Your Key Responsibilities and Impact

Pitch, research, script and edit engaging video content for BBC Verify under tight deadlines

Generate and develop original story ideas and distinctive video content

Actively explore new video formats, techniques and creative approaches to enhance BBC Verify’s transparent journalism

Work collaboratively between the DC Bureau and the BBC Verify team who are predominantly based in London

Respond quickly to breaking news

Use strong visual storytelling to distil complex subjects into accessible, compelling content

Ensure that the output meets BBC editorial policy standards and can sustain public, legal, political and media scrutiny and will work to support the BBC’s objective to grow the value we deliver to all audiences across the UK and globally

Your Skills and Experience
Essential Criteria

A proven track record of producing and editing high‑quality video journalism, with a strong digital portfolio

Advanced proficiency in Final Cut Pro X and experience in fast‑turnaround production

Experience writing, scripting and producing video content for digital platforms and broadcast, including the ability to explain complex or technical information in a clear and accessible way

Experience in fact‑checking and thorough knowledge of US and Canadian politics, economics and social issues, as well as experience of using open‑source tools to verify video, stills and audio

Strong editorial judgement and the ability to make fast, accurate decisions under pressure, with a detailed understanding of impartiality as well as the BBC’s Editorial Guidelines and the law in relation to journalism

Desired

Experience shooting video, with the ability to self‑shoot high‑quality footage on location

Understanding of audience metrics, particularly on social platforms

Understanding of principles of social media investigation, best practice around identifying and preserving key elements of social media footprint with demonstrable skills in organising and executing the various stages of an OSINT‑based investigation

A positive, proactive approach, with the ability to work both independently as well as part of a team

A track record of increasing transparency in our journalism. Showing the audience how we know what we know.

Benefits

Fair pay and flexible benefits specific to your location and contract type

Excellent career and professional development

Support in your working life

A values‑based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement
We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief.

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