The BBC is an international multimedia broadcaster on radio, TV, online and social networks with a weekly global audience of 320 million. As part of an historic and exciting expansion of BBC Africa, the BBC World Service is launching new TV, radio and digital content for audiences in East Africa. Alongside BBC’s existing services, this expansion is transforming BBC News operations in the region, turning it into a truly multilingual and multiplatform editorial powerhouse, offering impartial high quality and impactful content to and from the region. We’ve recently moved into new premises and it is a truly exciting and transformative time in our East Africa operations.
Role Responsibility
Multimedia Journalists are part of the editorial/production team which work within the BBC’s high editorial standards with accountability for the clear and engaging reporting or presentation of the daily and/or weekly programme.
Responsible for all aspects of Business output including the production and presentation of live and recorded content, reporting, presenting, script-writing, packaging, translating, and compiling TV Bulletins.
In addition, all of our journalists are involved in creating digital video for our website and social platforms, and writing for our website to promote our content and engage with our audiences.
Shift work will be required which could include early/late shifts, weekends and public holidays.
Please view the attached job description for more information.
Are you the right candidate?
- First class communication with fluency in written and spoken English. Ability to communicate effectively in another African language is preferable
- A good knowledge of what works on TV and digital platforms within the market.
- Proven track record of coming up with ideas and seeing them through to delivery, ideally in a creative or media environment
- Exceptional knowledge of business, in particular stories that appeals to an African audience. Excellent contacts
- Relevant experience as a Journalist, both in originating material and editing the work of others, is highly desirable.
Package Description
Contract: Full time – Continuing
Local terms and conditions apply
Location: Kenya – Nairobi
Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to work in Kenya.
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.
Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, social background, religion and/or belief. And we promote flexible working opportunities where operational needs allow.
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