Job Opportunities at BBC - 2 Positions

Job description

Job Introduction

Role Responsibility

Reporting to the Business Editor, Africa, your role will be to support the new Africa Business Unit and launch new business video and TV products for local audiences. You will put together creative Business programmes and content, offering new angles and deeper exploration to stories, interviews, profiles and digital content. We want you to help shape BBC Africa’s Business agenda, setting an example for the team follow in order to inspire our audiences. You will plan, structure, write and produce content for multiple platforms to the highest editorial standards and oversee the work of others.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have a demonstrable background in a senior journalistic role, with excellent English language skills (written and spoken). Knowledge of Swahili or another African language would be preferable. You must have excellent knowledge of business in Africa and internationally, with a strong understanding of what audiences are looking for in digital and social media business coverage. You will be skilled in planning and producing TV and video packages for a variety of platforms, with the ability to demonstrate strong editorial judgement. Digital skills are essential.

Package Description

3 x continuing contracts

Local terms and conditions apply

Please note that the successful candidates must already have the right to work in Kenya

Please submit your CV and application in English

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Job description

Job Introduction

The BBC is the world leader in broadcast newsgathering at the forefront of both the range of editorial coverage and technological innovation.

We are looking for a creative and experienced shoot edit to join the Africa Service and work across all platforms. Our range of programmes will go beyond the hard news agenda to cover Health, Technology, Sport, Business, a weekly women’s discussion programme, news content for children as well as for younger audiences, News Quiz and a weekly news review programme. We will also produce satirical and ‘infotainment’ programming that covers the news from an irreverent alternative perspective. You need to demonstrate that you are experienced in filming and delivering creative ideas for TV and digital.

Role Responsibility

• To provide high-quality and creative filming from the field, edit video and feed the material back to base.
• Working closely with a Reporter and/or Field Producer, you will be responsible for getting to locations with appropriate equipment.
• You will visually shape ideas for BBC Africa and the whole range of BBC News multimedia content as well as contribute your own story ideas.
• The successful candidate will be required to travel at short notice and may be needed to work across Africa, sometimes for several days and may be asked to work in hostile environments.

The Ideal Candidate

• Candidates will have relevant experience in a news broadcasting environment, practicing a range of location craft skills (e.g. camerawork / lighting / editing / location facilities). They will be able to demonstrate strong interest in and proven commitment to News.
• Proven knowledge of issues and stories relevant to African audiences
• Experience of filming, editing and packaging content for TV and radio
• Must have the full range of location craft and technical skills, the ability to operate current broadcast technical equipment on location and at base, demonstrating a well-developed sense of visual awareness and a willingness to learn how to use new technology and kit.

Package Description

Contract: Continuing

Salary within local terms and conditions.

You must have the right to work in Nairobi, Kenya before applying.