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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...
In Business Africa is a weekly programme broadcast on BBC World News. It is produced by a team of journalists working internationally and managed by the Business & Economics Unit, a specialist unit that is part of Newsgathering.
The weekly show is filmed entirely on location in Africa and covers a wide range of feature stories about the changes underway on the continent, from technology to transport, the environment to the arts, with a particular focus on young entrepreneurs. Their stories are told in a variety of ways – from traditional packages and interviews to self-authored pieces and digital-style VTs.
The Shoot-Edit (Camera Operator/Picture Editor) will be responsible for filming and editing packages, interviews and programme links with presenter Nancy Kacungira. The In Business Africa team travels frequently around Africa gathering material for the programme. As the show is based on features rather than news, there is a strong focus on visual flair and creativity, particularly in the treatment of interviews.
Role Responsibility
This Shoot Edit post is a very flexible and multi-skilled role. It will involve:
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Package Description
6 month attachment / fixed term contract (with possibility of extension in the event of the programme being funded beyond October)
Local terms and conditions apply
Based in Nairobi or Johannesburg
Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to work in Kenya or South Africa.
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