BBC Digital Journalist Jobs in Kenya

BBC Digital Journalist Jobs in Kenya

Job Introduction

BBC Monitoring (BBCM) provides news and information based on our monitoring of open source media from over 150 countries in more than 70 languages. It is an important part of the BBC's news gathering operation, with journalists based in the UK and in international bureau, and provides content for a range of BBC platforms.

Our extensive operation enables us to provide insightful and reliable coverage of political, economic, security and media news.

Our round-the-clock monitoring of TV, radio, press, digital media and news agencies is also provided to a wide range of users, including commercial clients.

Role Responsibility

To produce engaging content in a range of different formats, on insight gained through monitoring TV, radio, newspapers and social media in the target area

To come up with new, original and creative ways of telling stories and think of the best ways to integrate images (including video), graphics and data into BBCM's products in order to have a powerful visual impact

Ensure all output produced adheres to the highest journalistic standards and is consistent with BBC editorial guidelines

Actively seek feedback from BBCM’s users; work with the Editorial Leads/Senior Digital Journalists and the rest of the team to interpret this and respond in a timely manner

Come up with original ideas and creative treatments for ongoing and emerging narratives, including data-driven products and multimedia elements

Feed in to the global

news agenda by leading editorial operations as required

Continually develop expert knowledge of all media types (including social media) in the coverage area, ensuring that this source context features in output

Are you the right candidate?

An excellent level of spoken and written English

Complete fluency in Portuguese OR French

Excellent monitoring and editing skills, with ability to deliver output that maintains highest journalistic standards and is consistent with BBC editorial guidelines

Experience in generating and developing original story ideas and new products/services that capture and highlight emerging trends

Proven ability to drive the editorial agenda and shape day-to-day coverage, identifying new ways to deliver engaging, insightful content to all BBCM's users

A thorough knowledge and understanding of the news and current affairs of sub-Saharan Africa

An interest in international news and media developments globally

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 15th June 2019

For more information and job application details, see; BBC Digital Journalist Jobs in Kenya

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