BBC Africa
We are looking for a Researcher who will support this expansion by gathering information and
updates, as well as selecting stories which will provide unique insights to
users.
Role Responsibility
Some of your main responsibilities will include:
- To feed identifying new ways to deliver content
relevant to all Africa users
- To monitor online, TV, radio, newspapers and
social media across Africa, and produce tip-offs, news updates, media
reviews and background information on relevant stories
- To maintain an up-to-date database of contacts,
organisations and source information from the target area, using the best
technology for gathering and organising information
- Play a role in the planning and strategic
development of research as appropriate
- Contribute to story ideas and new angles on
emerging narratives and long-running stories, including from a data
perspective
- Actively seek feedback from our users on our
research offering; work with the Senior Broadcast Journalist/Editorial
Lead and the rest of the team to interpret this and respond in a timely
manner
- To collaborate with journalists on creating
engaging and innovative products
Please view the full Job
Description for more details.
The Ideal Candidate
To be successful in this
role you must have an excellent level of spoken and written English. Swahili or
another African language is desirable. You will have an understanding of the
relevant user groups and target markets with the ability to understand and
identify the needs of business audiences. In particular, you will have an
excellent understanding of what audiences are looking for in digital and social
media content. Expertise in the collection, processing, analysis and
visualisation of data (possibly including basic programming skills) is required
as well as a passion for African business.
How
To Apply
