Journalist at BBC World Service

Main responsibilities

The role is responsible for gathering and producing sharable original video for our digital platforms.  In addition: 

• Work on key documents that will be shared amongst BBC staff communicating content and news agenda
• Use a range of video, audio and digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble, edit and deliver outputs in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards.
• May be required to present the content on radio, TV or online, this might be live or recorded and may include the production of programmes.
• Exercise editorial judgment in developing story ideas and producing accurate and impartial journalism.
• Undertake pre- and post-production and studio work, live and pre-recorded.
• Liaise closely with other team members and with other departments in the BBC, to ensure that output material is shared, duplication is avoided, and best practice is upheld.
• Take a lead within a team setting or on delivering a specific piece of journalism/project as appropriate.
• Tailor different news treatments for different audiences ensuring that the output reflects the audiences we serve.
• Prioritise and plan activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources available.
• Produce engaging packages through a range of production skills.

Are you the right candidate?

As Journalist, you will have demonstrable experience in originating, editing and curating engaging social and digital content, also:

• Thorough knowledge of African current affairs and audience needs
• Experience in planning for big events, commissioning, developing and remote producing TV, radio and digital content to the highest quality
• Extensive experience in producing and creating digital content
• Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people for gathering in African countries
• Experience in producing content for underserved and younger audiences
• Experienced in the use of digital analytics to maximise the impact of our videos and drive change when needed
• Demonstrable knowledge of digital platforms - the BBC’s and others - and the different ways audiences are consuming news
• Sound understanding of the BBC’s editorial guidelines, along with a commitment to the editorial aims of BBC News
• It would be favourable that you also have an ability to edit using FCPX or equivalent video and audio editing software.