Social Media Visual Artist, BBC Africa at BBC World Service

Your role as Social Media Visual Artist will play a key role in helping our content reach underserved audiences – such as younger, more female and more diverse demographics in Africa.

Role Responsibility

• To produce and develop illustrations/cartoons complementing the day’s stories in social media friendly formats
• To present visual storytelling ideas for special projects and long term series
• To apply editorial judgement when illustrating stories of a sensitive/controversial nature and seek advice where appropriate. 
• To show agility reacting to breaking news stories or trending stories as and when appropriate.
• To work with other visual artists and social media teams across regions – identifying themes and opportunities for collaboration.
• You’ll be based in Nairobi and will report to local Senior Broadcast Journalist Digital and work with a social media editor in World Service languages.

The Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrable skill and experience in visual storytelling - illustration and or cartooning.
• The ideal candidate may also have the ability to use motion graphics software, such as Adobe After Effects, to create simple 2D animations for social media platforms
• Understanding of social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, as well as a sense of what makes attractive visual design
• A clear understanding of the needs and profile of the target audience and the ability to translate these into imaginative and compelling design ideas.
• Interest in news and current affair.  The ability to plan and organise time and resources effectively and meet deadlines set.
• The ability to work quickly, accurately and under pressure.

Package Description

Continuing (permanent) contract