BBC Africa aims to make explain and connect African and global stories by providing a unique insight into the main stories of the day in original formats.
The African service digital offer consists of websites, mobile sites and social media with all services providing multimedia content in text, video, interactive and audio for radio, online, TV, mobile and social media platforms.
Your role as Social Media Visual Artist will play a key role in helping our content reach underserved audiences – such as younger, more female and more diverse demographics in Africa.
Social Media Artist Job Responsibilities
- To produce and develop illustrations/cartoons complementing the day’s stories in social media friendly formats
- To present visual storytelling ideas for special projects and long term series
- To apply editorial judgement when illustrating stories of a sensitive/controversial nature and seek advice where appropriate.
- To show agility reacting to breaking news stories or trending stories as and when appropriate.
- To work with other visual artists and social media teams across regions – identifying themes and opportunities for collaboration.
- You’ll be based in Nairobi and will report to local Senior Broadcast Journalist Digital and work with a social media editor in World Service languages.
Qualifications for the Social Media Artist Job
- Demonstrable skill and experience in visual storytelling – illustration and or cartooning.
- The ideal candidate may also have the ability to use motion graphics software, such as Adobe After Effects, to create simple 2D animations for social media platforms
- Understanding of social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, as well as a sense of what makes attractive visual design
- A clear understanding of the needs and profile of the target audience and the ability to translate these into imaginative and compelling design ideas.
- Interest in news and current affair. The ability to plan and organise time and resources effectively and meet deadlines set.
- The ability to work quickly, accurately and under pressure.
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