BBC World Service Journalist (Digital Video) - Nairobi Jobs in Kenya

BBC World Service Journalist (Digital Video) - Nairobi Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

World Service Languages is undergoing a restructuring programme which this role is included within. Therefore this role is only open to those who are substantively employed in World Service Languages, and those who are at risk of redundancy in other areas. Please only apply if your substantive role is within World Service Languages.

Applications from candidates not at risk of redundancy from outside of World Service Languages will not be considered. As this is being advertised on a closed basis, priority consideration to those at risk of redundancy will not apply.

BBC World Service is an international multimedia broadcaster, part of BBC News, delivering a wide range of language and regional services and working increasingly with other parts of BBC News to serve global audiences.

We’re looking for people who are full of ideas and have a real passion for news. We want people who have enthusiasm for all things digital and storytelling.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Create content for a variety of broadcast and digital media platforms, in multiple formats including audio and video.

Use your knowledge of the digital media market to produce interesting news content for our website and social media platforms.

Ensure the highest quality content is created for our audiences and conforms to BBC

Values and editorial standards.

Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience

Knowledge of issues and trends affecting African audiences , as well as the changing needs of these audiences

Demonstrable knowledge in a journalistic background is essential.

Experience of digital newsgathering, original journalism, using various cameras and filing video from the field is important.

Track record of filming and editing high quality video content, with knowledge of working with Final Cut Pro and other tools and applications as required.

Job Impact

Decision making High level of responsibility and decision making; able to operate alone. No managerial responsibility. May be informally supported by junior staff i.e. Researchers, Coordinators and Assistants. Scope Covers a wide range of journalism activity, producing news content and supporting the production and presentation of programming.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; BBC World Service Journalist (Digital Video) - Nairobi Jobs in Kenya

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