No rest in fight to save BBC Radio Foyle The NUJ has launched a petition to stop cuts to BBC Radio Foyle, which would see the Breakfast Show and bespoke news bulletins being scrapped. It comes ahead of a public meeting being organised on 4th January by the union's Derry and North West Branch. Questions… Continue reading Newsletter – 15 December 2022
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Newsletter – 8 December 2022
DG signals greater digital ambition Tim Davie has given a clear indication that he wants to reduce the number of linear services provided by the BBC and move to more internet only content. In a keynote speech to the Royal Television Society he also pleaded for greater freedom to make such developments without what he… Continue reading Newsletter – 8 December 2022
Newsletter – 1 December 2022
Anger over planned cuts in Northern Ireland There was a huge backlash this week after BBC Norther Ireland announced plans to close the BBC Radio Foyle Breakfast Show and remove bespoke local bulletins from the station. In total, the division wants to close 36 posts, 8 of which are at the North West opt out.… Continue reading Newsletter – 1 December 2022
Newsletter – 24 November 2022
BBC England talks move to national level Two weeks and nine meetings later, the NUJ is no closer to finding out much more about the new jobs outlined in the BBC's Digital First strategy for England - or indeed the proposed working patterns for those roles. Reps and Secondees have met management in every region,… Continue reading Newsletter – 24 November 2022
Newsletter – 17 November 2022
BBC Local Radio campaign gathers pace Leading broadcasters, industry experts and political leaders have all joined calls for proposed cuts to BBC Local Radio to be reversed. On last week's Radio 4 Media Show, Fi Glover - who began her career in Local Radio - called the plans "bonkers" - while Newsquest Chief Executive Henry… Continue reading Newsletter – 17 November 2022
Newsletter – 10 November 2022
Politicians and public join fight for Local Radio This week marked the 55th birthday of BBC Local Radio, and in a timely manner then NUJ kicked off its campaign to try and save vast swathes of live, local output that are under threat because of BBC England's Digital First proposals. On Tuesday, many supporters took… Continue reading Newsletter – 10 November 2022
Newsletter – 3 November 2022
"Biggest ever threat" to BBC Local Radio announced Quite frankly, it's been a sh**ty week for everyone working in BBC England. That includes your NUJ Secondees and - most importantly - everyone in Local Radio. The proposal to share output for afternoons, evenings and weekends was met with anger and dismay, and not just within… Continue reading Newsletter – 3 November 2022
Digital First – Proposed Audio Roles
If you work in Local Radio you may well be wondering how your existing job fits into the future model. These are the NUJ's calculations of what we think the new roles will be, who they will be managed by, and whether the jobs will automatically transfer across or be based on Selection for Retention… Continue reading Digital First – Proposed Audio Roles
BBC Local Announcements
Here you will find the full set of documents presented to staff by BBC England for the Digital First plans, first announced in May 2023 All staff presentation slides - 31st October 2022 All staff presentation script - 31st October 2022 Audio presentation slides - 1st November 2022 Audio presentation script - 1st November 2022… Continue reading BBC Local Announcements
Your Union – Your Voice
BIG CHANGES NEED A BIG RESPONSE BBC England's Digital First proposals will affect every single role in radio, TV and online. We already know that the biggest impact will be on Local Radio, where vast swathes of output will simply disappear. While there will be new jobs in the digital landscape, make no mistake :… Continue reading Your Union – Your Voice
NUJ Nations and Regions 