Researcher, Discussion Programmes at BBC World Service

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.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• An excellent level of spoken and written English. Swahili or another African language is also desirable.
• Understanding of what audiences are looking for in digital and social media content.
• Editorial judgment and the ability to spot a story
• Ability to communicate effectively and to present complex information and ideas clearly and concisely
• An interest in African news, current affairs and discussion content.
• 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
• Ability to understand and identify the needs of discussions audiences
• Excellent attention to detail

Desirable

• Understanding user groups and target markets
• Expertise in the collection, processing, analysis and visualisation of data (possibly including basic programming skills)
• Experience as a journalist
• Content creation, video shooting/editing skills or broadcast experience
• A thorough knowledge of all the requirements of the BBC’s editorial policy