Journalist, Newsday Nairobi at BBC Media Action

Main Responsibilities

• The journalist has a crucial part to play on the Newsday team, working on original and forward planning stories or special programmes that make an impact on air, on digital and around the BBC. The successful candidate will have creative story ideas and treatments every day for the programme and also the other BBC platforms - and have a proven track record of delivering these. They will know the right guests for a story and how to get them onto the programme. They will have a good understanding of the kind of audiences being targeted by the World Service, including how to engage with younger listeners; and women audiences, which is a strategic priority.  

Are you the right candidate?

• The ability to write in English  creatively, clearly and concisely in an engaging manner, which is suitable for broadcast on Newsday, as well as for digital content and BBC News online
• Strong demonstrable knowledge of international news and current affairs, including an understanding of the stories and issues that will be most relevant to our biggest audience in Africa. You will know how to explain global stories to our audience in Africa
• Good evidence of finding original stories and bringing them to life with imaginative, creative story-telling and innovative production techniques 
• Demonstrable evidence of finding and delivering headline-making guests and interviews
• The ability to create digital assets using audio, video or stills - including how to share stories with the widest possible audiences through social media
• Experience of working in a live radio or broadcast environment is desirable
• Demonstrable evidence of being a strong team player and willing to collaborate with colleagues and other business partners
• Evidence of demonstrating the BBC Values in your work