Senior Journalist (Audio Production) at BBC World Service

Job Purpose

• The BBC World Service is an impartial and independent international news provider, part of BBC News, which delivers content on various platforms.
• In line with a new strategy to transition the World Service into a digital first operation that provides distinctive and original content, it is establishing content and production hubs to create high impact, original journalism for its global audiences.
• This role will support the creation and development of audio formats and will collaboratively work with various teams.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Devise and produce original, innovative and entertaining radio shows, podcasts and other audio formats.
• Support the launch and development of Focus on Africa current affairs podcast and other podcasts/radio content
• Identify, plan, script and produce original journalism and explainers, using a range of storytelling techniques and audio craft, including the use of archive.

Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience

• Bilingual language expertise is essential
• A broad knowledge of issues and trends affecting audiences across Africa and in the diaspora, as well as the changing needs of the audience.
• Ability to broadcast and to report on radio, TV and social media platforms as required, both pre-recorded and live.
• Excellent knowledge of audio editing software and competent editing skills.
• Demonstrable experience of producing digital content for social and digital platforms, and for broadcast, including hands-on technical production skills.
• A solid understanding of the BBC’s editorial guidelines and BBC values.