Journalist at BBC

Job description

Role Responsibility

We are recruiting a Multi-Media Journalist to originate, research, prepare, produce and present items, packages, interviews, discussions, complete programmes, background, analysis and features. You will work across radio, TV, online, mobile and social media and need to ensure that any programme material meets the standards required by the BBC. You will also work as Duty Editor for specific broadcasts or periods of time, as required.

The Ideal Candidate

You'll need recent and relevant experience as a multi-media broadcast journalist. A full command and up to date knowledge of Kiswahili (first or equivalent language) is essential along with good knowledge of English including complete comprehension of written and spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively. You'll need to demonstrate wide and up to date familiarity with East Africa and an in-depth understanding of the areas’ sporting activities and interests, history, politics, social issues and culture as well as the changing needs of the audience. You'll need an excellent broadcasting voice and strong presentation skills with the ability to perform at the microphone with flair. An ability to write, adapt and translate with accuracy, clarity and style appropriate to differing audiences and forms of media is also essential.

All applicants must have the right to work in Kenya. This must be evidenced by a Kenyan passport or Kenyan ID card confirming Kenyan nationality. Please note that work permits are not transferrable between employers in Kenya so a current work permit is not evidence of your right to work with any employer other than that stipulated on the work permit.