Broadcast Journalist, News Review at BBC World Service

Multimedia Journalists are responsible for all aspects of the output including the regular production and occasional presentation of live and recorded content, reporting, presenting, script-writing, packaging, translating, and compiling TV programmes.

Multimedia Journalists produce accurate, informed and interesting news and programming. They are versatile with proven journalistic skills or equivalent experience, good on-screen presence and broadcast voice, energy, creativity, flexibility and an in-depth understanding of the news, politics, culture and social issues relevant to an African audience. In addition, all of our journalists are involved in creating digital video for our website and social platforms, and writing for our website. They work on social platforms also to promote our content and engage with our audiences.

The successful candidate will have:

• First class communication skills in written and spoken English. Ability to communicate effectively in Swahili or another African language is preferable.
• An excellent understanding of what audiences are looking for in TV, digital and social media platforms within the market.
• Proven track record of coming up with ideas and seeing them through to delivery, ideally in a creative or media environment.
• Exceptional knowledge of news, current affairs and discussions, in particular stories that appeal to an African audience and excellent contacts
• Ability to write scripts and adapt with accuracy, clarity and style appropriate to differing audiences and forms of media.
• An excellent broadcasting voice and strong reporting skills with the ability to perform with flair.
• A demonstrable interest in working in a multimedia environment and in encouraging audience involvement.