Senior Broadcast Journalist (Multimedia) Discussion Programmes
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 and exciting expansion of BBC Africa, the BBC World Service is launching new Business daily and weekly TV programme and innovative digital content alongside existing African business output.
Qualifications
Essential Qualification
Qualifications
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 and exciting expansion of BBC Africa, the BBC World Service is launching new Business daily and weekly TV programme and innovative digital content alongside existing African business output.
Role Responsibility
The Senior Multimedia Broadcast Journalist (Discussions) will have
significant editorial responsibility and will be expected to plan, drive the
creative vision and output the weekly TV show. The post holder will plan and
produce video and TV packages, carry out desk top editing, produce graphics,
and arrange for guests to appear on our output.
Qualifications
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First class communication skills in written and spoken English.
Ability to communicate effectively in Swahili or another African language is
preferable.
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Exceptional knowledge of news, current affairs and discussion, in
particular stories that appeals to an African audience and excellent contacts.
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Proven skills in creating TV programmes or visual content to
highest standards.
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Strong digital understanding and awareness.
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Good team working skills both as a team leader and a team player.
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Proven editorial judgement and the ability to make decisions under
tight deadlines
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Creativity and ideas generation.
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Well-developed organisational skills and the ability to maintain a
high standard of performance whilst under pressure.
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An awareness of the latest broadcast technology.
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An awareness of budget issues and delivering value for money.
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Knowledge of the African media market and the changing needs of
the audience.
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Experience of making sound judgements on matters of editorial
sensitivity.
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Knowledge and practical experience of weekly and/or daily
journalism.
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A thorough knowledge of all the requirements of the BBC Producer
Guidelines and Editorial policies.
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Well-developed communication skills.
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Strive for diversity of contributors, in terms of gender,
ethnicity, disability and age.
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Appreciate and demonstrate the BBC Values.
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Resilience, determination, ambition, energy and enthusiasm.
Package Description
Reports to: Near News Editor, BBC Africa
Contract: Continuing
Grade: Local terms and conditions
How to Apply
Researcher,
Discussion Programmes
Role Responsibility
Under the guidance of a senior Journalist / Editorial Lead, the
post holder is expected to gather information and updates, as well as selecting
stories and sources which provide unique insights to users.
Essential Qualification
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An excellent level of spoken and written English. Swahili or
another African language is also desirable.
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Understanding of what audiences are looking for in digital and
social media content.
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Editorial judgment and the ability to spot a story
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Ability to communicate effectively and to present complex
information and ideas clearly and concisely
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An interest in African news, current affairs and discussion
content.
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Willingness and enthusiasm to embrace new ways of working and new
technology to find and analyse information and produce content and an ability
to share/communicate what you know, or have learnt, to others in the team
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Ability to understand and identify the needs of discussions
audiences
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Excellent attention to detail
Desirable
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Understanding user groups and target markets
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Expertise in the collection, processing, analysis and
visualisation of data (possibly including basic programming skills)
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Experience as a journalist
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Content creation, video shooting/editing skills or broadcast
experience
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A thorough knowledge of all the requirements of the BBC’s
editorial policy
How to Apply
Broadcast Journalist Discussion Programmes
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 and exciting expansion of BBC Africa, the BBC World
Service is launching new Business daily and weekly TV programme and
innovative digital content alongside existing African business output
Role Responsibility
Multimedia Journalists are responsible for all aspects of
discussions output including the production and presentation of live and
recorded content, reporting, presenting, script-writing, packaging,
translating, and compiling TV programmes.
Multimedia Journalists produce accurate, informed and interesting
news and programming. They are versatile with proven journalistic skills
or equivalent experience, good on-screen presence and broadcast voice, energy,
creativity, flexibility and an in-depth understanding of the news, politics,
culture and social issues relevant to an African audience. In addition, all of our
journalists are involved in creating digital video for our website and social
platforms, and writing for our website. They work on social platforms also to
promote our content and engage with our audiences
The Ideal Candidate
·
First class communication skills in written and spoken English.
·
Ability to communicate effectively in Swahili or another African
language is preferable.
·
An excellent understanding of what audiences are looking for in
TV, digital and social media platforms within the market.
·
Proven track record of coming up with ideas and seeing them
through to delivery, ideally in a creative or media environment.
·
Exceptional knowledge of news, current affairs and discussions, in
particular stories that appeal to an African audience and excellent contacts.
·
Relevant experience as a journalist, both in originating material
and editing the work of others, is highly desirable.
·
Ability to write scripts and adapt with accuracy, clarity and
style appropriate to differing audiences and forms of media.
·
An excellent broadcasting voice and strong reporting skills with
the ability to perform with flair.
A demonstrable interest in working in a multimedia environment and in encouraging audience involvement.
A demonstrable interest in working in a multimedia environment and in encouraging audience involvement.
·
A demonstrable interest in new media and how to exploit it for the
BBC’s purposes.
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Good keyboard/computer skills and the ability to acquire technical
skills and to operate technical equipment.
·
An understanding of the BBC Africa’s distinctive news agenda and a
wider interest in the strategy of the BBC as a whole.
Package Description
Reports to: Near News Editor, BBC Africa
Contract: Continuing
Grade: Local terms and conditions
How to Apply
Broadcast Journalist (Multimedia)
Role Responsibility
This post is based in the Africa Business Unit which produces
business video and TV products for African audiences. All BBC Africa Business
Journalists work across platforms, on a multimedia website with a focus on
digital video, text, interactivity and radio and TV services.
Multimedia Journalists are part of the editorial/production team
which work within the BBC’s high editorial standards and have responsibility
for the clear and engaging reporting or presentation of the daily and/or weekly
programme.
Multimedia Journalists are responsible for all aspects of Business
output including the production and presentation of live and recorded content,
reporting, presenting, script-writing, packaging, translating, and compiling TV
Bulletins. They are versatile with proven journalistic skills or
equivalent experience, good on-screen presence and broadcast voice, energy,
creativity, flexibility and an in-depth understanding of the news, politics,
culture and social issues relevant to an African audience.
In addition, all of our journalists are involved in creating
digital video for our website and social platforms, and writing for our website
to promote our content and engage with our audiences.
Shift work will be required which could include early/late shifts,
weekends and public holidays.
Qualifications
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First class communication with fluency in written and spoken
English and Swahili. Ability to communicate effectively in another African
language is preferable.
·
A good knowledge of what works on TV and digital platforms within
the market.
·
Proven track record of coming up with ideas and seeing them
through to delivery, ideally in a creative or media environment.
·
Exceptional knowledge of business, in particular stories that
appeals to an African audience and excellent contacts.
·
Relevant experience as a journalist, both in originating material
and editing the work of others, is highly desirable.
·
Ability to write scripts and adapt with accuracy, clarity and
style appropriate to differing audiences and forms of media.
·
An excellent broadcasting voice and strong reporting skills with
the ability to perform with flair.
·
A demonstrable interest in working in a multimedia environment and
in encouraging audience involvement.
·
A demonstrable interest in new media and how to exploit it for the
BBC’s purposes.
·
Good keyboard/computer skills and the ability to acquire technical
skills and to operate technical equipment.
·
An understanding of the BBC Africa’s distinctive news agenda and a
wider interest in the strategy of the BBC as a whole.
Desirable
·
First-hand experience of handling cameras and shooting video for
professional purposes.
Package Description
Reports to:Business Editor, Africa
Contract: Local terms and condition
About the Company
We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it.
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You’ll be asked questions relating to them as part of your application for this
role.
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and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented
groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome
applications from individuals, regardless of their background.
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