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  • Posted: Sep 17, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • The BBC World Service is the world's largest international broadcaster, broadcasting radio and television news, speech and discussions in 29 languages to many parts of the world on analogue and digital shortwave platforms, Internet streaming, podcasting, satellite, FM and MW relays. It was announced in November 2016 that The BBC World Service will start broa...
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    Senior Journalist Video Producer-Nairobi

    YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

    • You will self-shoot video, edit full packages independently, often working alongside reporters or field producers, with content delivered across platforms (TV, digital, social).
    • Field Filming & Self-Shoot: Capture high-quality visuals in diverse and sometimes hostile environments, including lighting and sound setup in the field.
    • Editing & Packaging: Independently assemble finished packages for broadcast and digital platforms, including use of music, graphics, and voiceovers.
    • Story Shaping & Scripting: Contribute creative ideas and visual treatments. Occasionally write or edit scripts and presenter links.
    • Multiplatform Delivery: Prepare content optimized for TV bulletins, online and social media platforms; adapt content for audience engagement.
    • Collaboration: Work closely with reporters, editors, producers, and digital/graphics teams for seamless storytelling.
    • Editorial & Safety Standards: Ensure content follows BBC Editorial Guidelines and health & safety protocols in the field.
    • Technology & Archive Management: Maintain video libraries, operate current kit, and engage with newsroom media systems.

    YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

    ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

    • Technical Proficiency: Skilled in handheld/studio filming, sound, lighting in the field, and editing with tools like FCPX or Premiere Pro.
    • Journalistic Judgment: Strong editorial awareness, able to make quick decisions under deadline, and deliver impartial, accurate storytelling.
    • Visual Creativity: Ability to develop narrative visual styles, contribute unique treatments, and enhance stories using graphics or music.
    • Adaptability: Experience working in fast-paced environments, often in
    • Digital Savvy: Comfortable producing video content for social media, digital platforms, and live streaming where needed. Great Mojo skillls
    • Teamwork: Able to collaborate with editorial and technical colleagues and occasionally guide junior staff in video production.
    • Willingness to travel and in particular to High-Risk environments.
    • The ability to work flexible hours when required including on weekends if necessary.

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    Interested and qualified? Go to BBC World Service on careers.bbc.co.uk to apply

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