Researcher at BBC World Service

Role Responsibility

• To feed into the Business agenda, identifying new ways to deliver content relevant to all Africa users
• To monitor online, TV, radio, newspapers and social media across Africa, and produce tip-offs, news updates, media reviews and background information on relevant stories in the Business world
• To maintain an up-to-date database of contacts, organisations and source information from the target area, using the best technology for gathering and organising information
• Play a role in the planning and strategic development of research as appropriate
• Contribute to story ideas and new angles on emerging narratives and long-running stories, including from a data perspective
• Actively seek feedback from our users on our research offering; work with the Senior Broadcast Journalist/Editorial Lead and the rest of the team to interpret this and respond in a timely manner
• To collaborate with journalists on creating engaging and innovative products

Please view the full Job Description for more details.

Are you the right candidate?

An excellent level of spoken and written English is essential for this role. Swahili or another African language is also desirable. You will have an understanding of the relevant user groups and target markets with the ability to understand and identify the needs of business audiences, in particular, an excellent understanding of what audiences are looking for in digital and social media content. Expertise in the collection, processing, analysis and visualisation of data (possibly including basic programming skills) is required as well as a passion for African business.

Package Description

Local terms and conditions apply

Please note – Interviews for this position will be held on Thursday 25th July 2019.

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