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  • Posted: Nov 28, 2018
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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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    Editor

    In an exciting new partnership, BBC Africa is working with Kenyan broadcaster KTN to co-produce a lively, weekly current affairs, English language programme for Kenyan audiences. It will feature an in depth look at strong African stories, look at issues that touch the lives of Kenyan at home and abroad, deliver original storytelling and hard-hitting studio discussions and interviews. All our journalists work across TV, Digital and Social platforms.

    Role ResponsibilityThis purpose of this role is to lead a new Africa Unit and launch the new TV programme and digital products for African and in particular Kenyan audiences. The post holder will have excellent knowledge of news in Kenya, pan- African news, global news and an understanding of what audiences are looking for in digital and social media news coverage as well as a real nose for original, creative journalism. The role will work closely with BBC African News Editor and news specialists across the BBC, both domestic and in global news outlets.

    MAIN DUTIES

    • To editorially lead the launch of new TV and digital news content for Kenya and other African countries.
    • To lead and motivate a team of journalists to produce high quality content and to encourage original journalism and distinctive, innovative storytelling.
    • To co-ordinate, plan, guide and inspire all coverage and lead on major news events.
    • To be a key point of liaison with the best possible communication between the BBC and partners and to ensure that editorial and legal guidelines of both broadcasters are met.
    • Recruit, deploy, lead, manage, train and develop the staff.
    • Work with the rest of the management team to build an open, collaborative and creative culture.
    • To manage commissioning and production budgets effectively.
    • To work with BBC News, particularly the Africa Head of Partnerships, Africa TV Editor, the News interactive team and Newsgathering to deliver high quality material.
    • To work with visual journalism and production teams to develop compelling TV and digital formats.
    • To develop a lively and engaged social media approach to news coverage working very closely with the Languages digital teams.
    • To ensure that the potential of news is maximized in all African language output, developing new formats and styles.
    • Seek out opportunities for more efficient ways of working in a multiplatform and multilingual environment.
    Are you the right candidate?
     
    ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
    • Excellent track record of delivering high impact, multiplatform News content for an African audience
    • The ability to deliver editorial innovation and develop great digital and TV content and stimulate new thinking about news journalism.
    • Experience of leading and managing a team of journalists.
    • Experience of managing budgets and observing tight financial targets.
    • A solid understanding of major Kenyan, African and international news and how to maximize their potential.
    • Excellent communication skills to establish and develop strong working relationships with colleagues in numerous BBC departments
    • Strong planning, negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to co-ordinate and plan news coverage from major events.
    • Knowledge of the African media market and the changing needs of the audience.
    • Thorough knowledge of African News and international current affairs.
    • Strive for diversity of contributors, in terms of gender, ethnicity, disability and age.
    • Experience of making sound judgements on matters of editorial sensitivity.
    • Knowledge and practical experience of weekly and/or daily journalism.
    • Resilience, determination, ambition, energy and enthusiasm.
    • Outstanding written and spoken English.

    ​DESIRABLE

    • A thorough knowledge of all the requirements of the BBC Producer Guidelines and Editorial policies.
    • An understanding of the agendas and requirements of the various BBC News international facing platforms and those of other broadcasters in the Kenyan market.
    • A high level of editorial awareness and judgement in line with BBC and News Directorate policy.
    • Appreciation and demonstration of the BBC Values.
    • Written and spoken Swahili.
    Package DescriptionContract: Continuing

     

    Grade: Local Recruit

    Location: Nairobi

    Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to work in the country that the role is based in.

    About the BBC“Reinventing the BBC for the next Generation”

    We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. You’ll be asked questions relating to them as part of your application for this role.

    The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background

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    Reporter

    In an exciting new partnership, BBC Africa is working with Kenyan broadcaster KTN to co-produce a lively, weekly current affairs, English language programme for Kenyan audiences. It will feature an in depth look at strong African stories, look at issues that touch the lives of Kenyan at home and abroad, deliver original storytelling and hard-hitting studio discussions and interviews. All our journalists work across TV, Digital and Social platforms.
    Role Responsibility

    The Reporter working within the co-production team will play a crucial role providing timely, expert and authoritative coverage of news and current affairs for a Kenyan audience. They will cover stories, issues and events in Kenya and the surrounding regions and may be required to travel internationally for stories relevant for Kenyans. They will be advising both BBC and our partner teams on stories in the patch for wider consumption. The Reporter will be required to report for multi-platform outlets, including television, online and social media and radio.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • To originate, select stories and provide expert news coverage for broadcast, fully observing BBC Editorial Guidelines and our partner’s Guidelines and regulations.
    • To pitch original stories with both TV and digital treatments, making sure that they work for online, social and TV platforms.
    • To act within the framework of overall BBC newsgathering and our partner’s coverage; to maintain co-operative relations and ensure coverage forms part of a coherent overall offer.
    • To provide a variety of content in English, and where possible in Swahili, often with tight deadlines.
    • To follow safety requirements and instructions, especially in relation to emergencies; and to report any accidents, dangerous situations or defects in safety arrangements.
    • To follow the BBC guide on business expenditure, including timely and accurate filing of expenses claims.

    MAIN DUTIES

    Broadcast Coverage

    • To broadcast in English on news topics and events (political, economic, social, cultural, scientific, sport, etc.) in a manner which is authoritative, lively, interesting and readily understandable by a non-specialist audience.
    • To deliver stories which are innovative and engaging for digital platforms.
    • To be able to use social platforms to inform newsgathering decisions.
    • Have a good sense of spotting stories and subjects that would trend or go viral digitally.
    • To alert Editors to breaking news and be ready to file accurate, immediate on-the-spot reports.
    • To be prepared to check and advise against coverage when news agencies or other organisations’ reports are unreliable.
    • To help provide contact numbers, interviewees, set up discussion programmes, and provide other programme material to the BBC.
    • To maintain regular and clear communication with the African Service and BBC Newsgathering teams so that colleagues are briefed on the Reporter’s movements and contact numbers at all times, through the assignment.
    • To travel within the target region and beyond on reporting trips, assignments and for training.

    Advice & Briefing

    • To provide regular advice on news developments, briefings on government policy, guidance on agency or newspaper stories and provide input into BBC Africa’s broadcasting strategy.
    • To supply original items for the BBC Africa/ partner co-production, coming up with a stream of realistic and costed coverage ideas, working collaboratively with any other members of the team.
    • Contributing constructively to feedback, programme reviews and editorial discussions to improve programme quality.
    Are you the right candidate?
    • Outstanding language skills of written and spoken English. Written and spoken Swahili or another local language is desirable.
    • Recent and relevant experience as a TV Reporter and/or Journalist, both in originating material and editing the work of others.
    • A thorough knowledge of national affairs together with an understanding of international affairs.
    • Excellent independent and balanced editorial judgement.
    • A thorough familiarity with the region, an in depth knowledge of the audience requirements and a good understanding of youth issues and the media interests of various age groups.
    • A good understanding of digital platforms and the types of content which do well on them.
    • Knowledge of and aptitude for information technology skills.
    • A demonstrable interest and proven track record in social media.
    • Ability to present programmes appropriate to the needs of BBC Africa.
    • Authoritative microphone voice and ability to communicate effectively to listeners and viewers.
    • Proven skills in filing despatches and ability to produce two-ways and make television and radio packages.
    • Ability to convey story and programme ideas and to contribute fully to the planning process.
    • Ability to learn new skills (technically and editorially) and accept constructive feedback.
    • Ability to remain calm while working to deadlines,

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    Researcher

    In an exciting new partnership, BBC Africa is working with Kenyan broadcaster KTN to co-produce a lively, weekly current affairs, English language programme for Kenyan audiences. It will feature an in depth look at strong African stories, look at issues that touch the lives of Kenyan at home and abroad, deliver original storytelling and hard-hitting studio discussions and interviews. All our journalists work across TV, Digital and Social platforms.
     
    Role Responsibility

    Multimedia researchers are creative members of the production team who get involved in a wide range of tasks throughout the production process. As well as provide production and administrative support, they contribute ideas, research stories, plan sequences and find contributors. They set up – and film when required – inserts or interviews, support live broadcasts, ensuring guests and content are available and support live social media interaction for use in the TV show. The role may also involve working with outside broadcast providers.

    Successful candidates will explore ideas, check factual details and undertake in depth background research, obtaining further information from all sources. You will have a track record in delivering ideas and contributing to original journalism. You will have a passion for interactivity through social media platforms and be prepared to immerse yourself in any task to support the production.

    You will be expected to write clear treatments and proposals, ensuring consistency of content, quality and style. For developing stories you will be expected to follow coverage, amend and update material as required. You’ll contribute to an exciting, creative environment and be prepared to be flexible.

    You will have a passion for current affairs on television. You will be an ideas person with a genuine ambition to find new and engaging ways to combine content with mainstream accessibility, diversity and entertainment values. You will have a good understanding of Kenyan audiences and BBC Africa service’s audiences as a whole. As part of the core staff you will be expected to embrace flexibility across all output and be prepared to perform the non-editorial administrative tasks as required, in support of the producers.

    MAIN DUTIES

    • To proactively embrace new technologies, new ways of working and innovation.
    • Have strong demonstrable multiplatform skills and/or willing to take up appropriate training initiatives.
    • Understands the duty of care in general with regard to individuals’ wellbeing and in particular with regard to Health & Safety issues.
    • To work effectively to ensure all content is thoroughly researched and meets the BBC’s and our partner’s editorial standards.
    • To work with the Senior Broadcast Journalist/Broadcast Journalists in developing ideas/treatments and producing workable scripts/structured treatments.
    • To assist in the recce of locations, and where necessary to assist in the direction of filming.
    • Generates creative and innovative ideas and contributes to the development process, writes proposals which are considered good enough to be developed and pitched for commissions.
    • To be across and proactive in writing, filming and editing material for multiplatform.
    • Takes responsibility for own career development and successfully seeks out and takes on work across a range of output to build, develop and enhance skills and experience.
    • Responds openly and flexibly to feedback and develops accordingly.
    • To carry out all duties in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.
    • Prepared to perform the non-editorial administrative tasks as required, in support of the producers.
    Are you the right candidate?
    • Outstanding written and spoken English. Written and spoken Swahili or other local language is desirable.
    • Good knowledge across a broad range of subject areas.
    • A proven ability to identify key ideas, debates and issues within a field.
    • A proven ability to contribute to ideas for programmes, items and new treatments.
    • A proven ability to locate relevant sources of information, using initiative, perseverance and persuasion, and an extensive contact base.
    • Ability to research potential contributors and guests and to build and sustain excellent relationships with them.
    • Good writing skills.
    • Ability to log and keep accurate records.
    • Demonstrable understanding of the importance of the BBC’s values of accuracy, impartiality and decency.
    • Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work load and react positively to situations at short notice.
    • An enquiring and analytical mind, able to pay attention to detail while maintaining an overview.
    • Effective communication skills, with the ability to express views and ideas at all levels both orally and in writing.
    • Experience of working alone or in a team under supervision, maintaining good working relationships with colleagues and contributors.
    • The flexibility and adaptability to sustain performance, particularly under pressure to meet deadlines and changing priorities and circumstances.
    • Drive and resilience to maintain personal effectiveness in the face of pressure, setbacks, or when dealing with provocative situations.
    • Consistently delivers on time by effectively prioritising, planning ahead and anticipating problems.
    • Desirable to have some filming and operational/technical skills such as working with crews and/or self-shooting.

    Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to work in the country that the role is based in.

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