Multimedia Journalist (Digital), Bbc Somali at BBC World Service

Job Description

Role Responsibility

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Creating digital content in multiple formats, text, images, audio, video and to treat and promote digital content on our various websites and social platforms to service the needs of our audience.
• Producing accurate, informed and interesting news and current affairs, social and cultural content to the highest standards.
• To report, present, research, write, translate, edit and adapt text stories, video or audio material for audiences on digital platforms and radio; good on-screen presence and broadcast voice an advantage.
• Creating original digital content for all multimedia output
• To be responsible for thinking through and around editorial problems, developing realistic alternative strategies and approaches.

The Ideal Candidate

• A full command in Somali language (written and spoken)
• Fluent in English and able to communicate effectively
• An excellent broadcast voice and good reporting and presentation skills
• Ability to also script write, edit and produce audio/radio content
• Relevant experience as a journalist, both in originating material and editing the work of others, is highly desirable
• An understanding of the BBC Africa’s distinctive news agenda and a wider interest in the strategy of the BBC as a whole
• A good knowledge of what works on digital platforms for the target market
• Proven track record of producing quality digital content, and proven editorial judgement
• Ability to create content with accuracy, clarity and style appropriate to differing audiences and forms of media.

Package Description

Contract: Continuing.