Reporters
The BBC is an international
multimedia broadcaster on radio, TV, online and social networks with a weekly
global audience of 320 million. As part of an historic multi-million pound
expansion of BBC Africa, the BBC World Service is introducing a wide range of
new and exciting language and regional content to serve African and global
audiences.
A career at the BBC offers you an opportunity
to tell stories that can change lives. The aim of BBC Africa is to showcase the
diverse ideas and aspirations from across the continent.
Roles
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To originate, select stories and
provide expert news coverage and analysis for broadcast, fully observing BBC
Editorial Guidelines.
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To pitch original stories with both
TV and digital treatments, making sure that they work for online, social and TV
platforms.
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To act within the framework of
overall BBC coverage, especially by Reporters and Producers in the region
working for BBC Newsgathering; to maintain co-operative relations and ensure
coverage forms part of a coherent overall offer.
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To provide a variety of content in
English, and where possible in Swahili, often with tight deadlines.
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To follow safety requirements and
instructions, especially in relation to emergencies; and to report any
accidents, dangerous situations or defects in safety arrangements.
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To follow the BBC guide on business
expenditure, including timely and accurate filing of expenses claims.
Requirements
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Outstanding language skills of
written and spoken English.
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Excellent level of written and spoken
Swahili is desirable.
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Recent and relevant experience as a
TV Reporter and/or Journalist, both in originating material and editing the
work of others. A thorough knowledge of national affairs together with an
understanding of international affairs.
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Excellent independent and balanced
editorial judgement.
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A thorough familiarity with the
region, an in depth knowledge of the audience requirements and a good
understanding of youth issues and the media interests of various age groups.
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A good understanding of digital
platforms and the types of content which do well on them.
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Knowledge of and aptitude for
information technology skills.
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A demonstrable interest and proven
track record in social media.
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Ability to present programmes
appropriate to the needs of BBC Africa.
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Authoritative microphone voice and
ability to communicate effectively to listeners and viewers.
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Proven skills in filing despatches
and ability to produce two-ways and make television and radio packages.
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Ability to convey story and programme
ideas and to contribute fully to the planning process.
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Ability to learn new skills
(technically and editorially) and accept constructive feedback.
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Ability to remain calm while working
to deadlines, apply sensible work priorities and pace throughout assignments.
How to Apply
If you meet the above qualifications,
apply online through http://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/search before
27th August 2017.
Field Producers
The BBC is an international
multimedia broadcaster on radio, TV, online and social networks with a weekly
global audience of 320 million. As part of an historic multi-million pound
expansion of BBC Africa, the BBC World Service is introducing a wide range of
new land exciting language and regional content to serve African and global
audiences.
We are looking for a talented and
experienced field producer with excellent spoken and written English to join
the Africa Service and work across all platforms.
You need to demonstrate that you are
an experienced Journalist with creative ideas for TV, digital and radio and
have a desire to report news in a fair and unbiased way.
A career at the BBC offers you an
opportunity to tell stories that can change lives. The aim of BBC Africa is to
showcase the diverse ideas and aspirations from across the continent.
Responsibilities
·
To suggest and research stories or
story elements for BBC Africa Service and other BBC services if requested by
the editors/line managers; to find contributors and interviewees as well as
other sources of material and/or actuality, as appropriate and to the required
specification, whilst maintaining professional journalistic standards of
accuracy, impartiality and fair dealing and adhering to the BBC’s Editorial
guidelines.
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To offer ideas for items in a range
of platforms; to suggest and develop special projects in Africa and to actively
contribute to the editorial planning process.
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To go on duty trips to gather
information for output with a correspondent and/or a shoot/edit, or
individually, as required.
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To work with correspondents from
across the BBC, on duty trips and on base, ensuring that they are appropriately
supported, both editorially and logistically.
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The ability to report from the field
if needed.
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To suggest new broadcasting formats
and techniques for BBC output from Africa.
Requirements
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Fluent in English, both in written
and spoken form, ability to communicate effectively on a high level.
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A full command and up to date
knowledge of stories and issues relating to your specific region.
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Experience of work in a similar
position in a news environment.
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Wide and up-to-date familiarity with
the target area and an in-depth understanding of African history, politics,
social issues and culture as well as the changing needs of African audiences.
Extensive knowledge of the media situation in the target area and the way it is
developing.
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To have basic skills of shooting
photo and video, and of gathering journalistic material through other technical
means.
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A thorough understanding of the
latest developments in digital storytelling.
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Thorough knowledge of current affairs
and the broadcast environment in the target area, including familiarity with
official structures and procedures pertinent to that environment.
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A sound understanding of the needs,
platforms and styles of the BBC.
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Ability to work unsupervised,
managing changing priorities in a fast-moving environment, responding promptly
and reliably to the requests of your colleagues.
How to Apply
If you meet the above qualifications,
apply online through http://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/search before
27th August 2017.