Senior Broadcast Journalist (Social Media) at BBC World Service

Job Description

We are now looking for an experienced Journalist, with vast experience in writing for social media platforms, to join the team in Nairobi.
Role Responsibility

As a Senior Broadcast Journalist you will lead the day to day running of the BBC Swahili social media platforms and will help grow BBC Swahili’s audience reach and engagement.

Duties will include:

• To lead and develop a fresh and innovative creative approach to curating, publishing and editing stories for BBC Swahili social media platforms.
• To create content for social- videos, online, gifs, pictures, Facebook lives , Instagram Stories, etc.
• To manage the interactive offer across all social media platforms.
• To be up to date with the new trends on social media and react accordingly.
• Test and provide feedback on new social tools. Provide training where necessary.
• Ensure all content published and commissioned adheres to BBC's Editorial Guidelines and commitment to the editorial aims of BBC News.

The Ideal Candidate

• Excellent written and spoken Swahili and English language skills
• Enthusiasm, curiosity and an in-depth understanding of digital, social media and global journalism.
• Experience of creating high quality copy and create assets (images, gifs, video) that can be used across social media channels in accordance with channel priorities.
• An understanding of the broader digital landscape in Africa and a proven interest in keeping up to date with developments in social media.
• Good knowledge of Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter particularly around posting formats and best practice, engagement and technical issues.
• Evidence of sound editorial and community judgement as well as an understanding of the power of online communities.
• Strong editorial judgement and a solid understanding of journalistic ethics and libel laws.