Launch Senior Broadcast Journalist (Producer) at BBC World Service

Role Responsibility

• To use editorial judgement, creativity and flair to make original and compelling visual content from piloting to delivery.
• To examine, investigate and propose ways of working and will make sure the language service teams have the data, support and training to deliver.
• To evaluate, monitor and manage risks, issues and changes, escalating as appropriate.
• To lead programme projects and liaise closely with other BBC teams such as Language services, Production Operations, Visual Journalism, Business Development, Training, Audiences, Marketing, Distribution, Rights teams.
• To maintain professional journalistic standards of accuracy, impartiality and fair dealing and adhering to the BBC’s Editorial guidelines.
• To show up to date awareness of the competition and mass media markets in Africa.
• After appropriate training, to be able to use a range of audio & digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble, edit and deliver programmes in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards.
• To have appropriate understanding of programme budgets and be responsible for efficient use of allocated resources.

The Ideal Candidate

• Excellent fluent written and spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Proven track record of producing innovative content for TV and digital and launching new concepts or programmes for TV. Experience in Business, Health, Technology, Children’s Programming or Sport is advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience of devising, implementing and seeing through programme launches/projects.
• Substantial recent and relevant full-time experience as a journalist or programme maker, both in originating material and editing the work of others and proven editorial judgement.
• Strong managerial and leadership skills, and a strong organisational approach.
• Ability to write scripts in English and adapt with accuracy, clarity and style appropriate to differing audiences and forms of media.
• A passion for International news and a thorough current knowledge and understanding of news and current affairs as well as Business News, Health and lifestyle, arts/culture and sports.
• A demonstrable interest in working in a multimedia environment and in encouraging audience involvement.
• A demonstrable interest in African media developments and how to exploit it for the BBC’s purposes.
• An understanding of the BBC’s distinctive news agenda and a wider interest in the strategy of the BBC as a whole.

Package Description

Salary: Local Terms & Conditions Apply

Contract: Fixed Term