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

Job description

Job Introduction

BBC Somali Service operates a digital first strategy, publishing content online and on social media platforms, this alongside producing radio news and current affairs programmes in Somali. The service¹s focus is to produce world-class digital content that makes sense of news and events in Somalia and its neighbouring region for our local and global audiences. A career at the BBC offers you an opportunity to tell stories that can change lives and at BBC Africa it is our ambition to showcase the diversity of ideas and aspirations from across the continent.

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.

Are you the right 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.

Local terms and conditions apply.

We are keen to increase the balance between male and female journalists in our workforce and so would like to encourage applications from women

Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to work in Kenya.