Job Introduction

BBC News is the world’s most trusted news provider, committed to delivering independent and impartial news in an increasingly polarized world. We are embarking on a transformative journey to enhance our global reach, and develop our organisational structure to engage more with Regional audiences. As part of this initiative, we are looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor... to play an integral part in helping the business find the right people for the right jobs, to keep the BBC performing at its best.

We are looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor based in Nairobi to join us in recruiting for roles within International News. The successful candidate will thrive off working in a challenging and busy environment, always keeping the candidate and the manager at the central point in all they do to deliver high quality, diverse hires in to the BBC across Public Services.

The Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor will be a trusted partner working in partnership with hiring managers, providing a high quality, expert consultative service to the business. Recruiting roles in accordance with the Inclusive Recruitment Strategy, processes and procedures aligned to the BBC People Plan and business strategy to deliver world-class and diverse employees with the right capability in the right jobs at the right time.

Main Responsibilities

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, you will deliver a wide variety of recruitment for bands A-F, within International News. The role will expect you to work independently to deliver assigned requisitions but also collaboratively as part of a wider team to manage more complex inclusive Talent Acquisition projects, as well as answering policy/process requests where required.  You will report into the Talent Acquisition Team Lead based in the UK. Where necessary you will also be required to work with Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partners and the wider TA team, from Sourcing to Onboarding to ensure BBC-wide opportunities are realised and value created.

Additionally you will be required to:


Deliver an exemplary end to end resourcing service for permanent and FTC hiring from role kick-off,  screening and scheduling to closing and onboarding candidates. You’ll bring your personality, relationship building and expertise to help evolve how we deliver recruitment for our stakeholders.
Work proactively with internal stakeholders to ensure a connected approach, balancing the need to improve the employee experience with commercial reality.
Ensure inclusive recruitment processes and practices are followed.
Work closely with Sourcing in an integrated way to drive continuous improvement and process ownership across recruitment and sourcing ensuring a seamless candidate and hiring manager experience.
Build relationships with and act as the specialist point of contact for recruitment Bands A-F 
Manage any queries from hiring managers or candidates relating to quality of service.
Provide clear, timely responses.
Responsible for escalating issues and queries as deemed necessary and in the appropriate manner.
 Ensure delivery against service level agreements and KPIs to enhance the reputation of the BBC Talent Acquisition function through excellent service and professionalism.
Contribute to a culture of service excellence and role-modelling of BBC Values and Behaviours by supporting continuous improvement, bringing insights into the organisation to identify opportunities, risks and priorities. 


Are you the right candidate?

First and foremost we value providing a fantastic recruitment experience for our hiring managers and candidates.

Additionally we’d like you to:


Bring a track record of hiring top talent in a high-performing team, managing a high workload, either inhouse or agency (or both)
Operate as a trusted partner across the business and be skilled at leveraging relationships to manage challenging conversations with confidence and empathy.
Be a natural collaborator, invested in the sharing of ideas to continually develop the team’s operation. We are proud to be ‘One BBC’
Be confident working autonomously and of managing your own workload through efficient prioritisation .
Be accomplished working at pace, you’ll be skilled at managing a number of campaigns simultaneously, demonstrating a flexible and adaptable approach.
Demonstrate tenacity and resilience in challenging situations – recruitment can be a tough gig even when surrounded by lovely people more

The role works as part of a shift-working team providing 24 hour operational support, incident management and stakeholder communication for a range of BBC platforms and services.
Main Responsibilities

Use a diverse range of broadcast and production monitoring tools to identify and resolve complex service impacting issues across a range of technologies and platforms.
Initiate response to... service disruption and support proactive measures aimed at preventing recurrence.
Accurate logging of incidents accurately including technical response and action taken.
Implementing contingency procedures in response to planned or unexpected events.
Handover of incident and information across shift changes.
Keep informed of operational changes ensuring that actions are taken in line with best practice.
Good communication skills; Able to explain information to technical and non-technical audiences.
Ensure the Health and Safety at Work Act, Working Time Directive and other workplace legislation is observed; responsible for ensuring risk assessments are completed, appropriate and meet BBC standards; responsible for ensuring appropriate method statements are reviewed and fit for purpose. 

Essential

Broad technical knowledge, including understanding of complex systems built from separate components. 
Experience of operating within, or demonstrable knowledge of, multi-platform environments.
Experience or knowledge of monitoring and interacting with a range of applications and services.
Experience in supporting a wide range of broadcast and production technologies, systems and equipment.
Experience of logging and managing incidents in an operational environment.
Familiarity with using a range of diagnostic and monitoring tools.
Ability to communicate effectively with external providers and internal partners.
Troubleshooting and diagnosing defects in complex systems.
Able to create supporting documentation.
Able to prioritise according to service impact and work under pressure.
Awareness of current safety legislation and statutory requirements relating to IT including Electricity at Work
Ability to share knowledge with team members.
NVQ Level 5 or above in a relevant technical discipline.
Knowledge of health and safety standards, approaches and processes and other relevant regulatory requirements. more

Main Responsibilities
We're looking for a talented individual to help develop and enhance our business activities in East and Southern Africa as we seek opportunities to grow audience through partnerships with digital, broadcast and emerging platforms. In addition to partnerships, the successful applicant will have focus on supporting BBC World Service Digital First Strategy aimed at increasing... direct engagement on the BBC platforms. In addition:

This job includes Content Licensing, Business Deal Structuring, Contract Negotiations, Partner Relationship Management, Performance Measurement, Due Diligence Study and Technical Feasibility Test, where needed.
You will be required to travel within the countries of East and Southern Africa and elsewhere as necessary, sometimes at short notice, to account manage relationships, address and resolve issues and to progress identified prospects and opportunities.
As required to attend conferences internal or external and constantly develop contact networks, knowledge and understanding of broadcast platforms, digital platforms, social media outlets, market trends and be up to date with technological advances in the digital area.
To work with the Business Development Manager East and Southern Africa to deliver a broadcast and digital business development strategy to meet both audience reach and commercial targets and to help inform editorial product development.
Manage a network of BBC FM relays in the East & Southern Africa region.
Working with World Service Technical Distribution coordinate equipment installation at BBC relays and partner stations. In case of technical issues trouble-shoot solutions with the BBC distribution team.

Are you the Right Candidate?
You will have experience working in the Business Development, Monetization or Partnership Management role in a content or platform company.

Excellent understanding of the Media Market Landscape and of the emerging trends in the content and platform space in East & Southern Africa with significant prior work experience in areas of content licensing, placement, promotion and monetization.
You will have a focus on driving meaningful partnerships to increase audience reach, Commercial Income and Impact as needed.
Huge exposure of working with content partners, digital and/or broadcast platforms across two or more Languages including English, Swahili, Somali, Amharic, Afaan Oromo and Tigrinya will be a plus.
Excellent Negotiating, Influencing and Networking skills are essential to this role. more

About The Job

Any offer of employment with the BBC is conditional upon you having the right to work in Ghana.

Job introduction

We are now looking for a Senior Journalist join the team in Accra.

Main Responsibilities:

The BBC is looking for an excellent Senior Journalist reporter to produce a dynamic range of digital, audio and video content which will appeal to a young... audience.
You will supply timely, rich, expert and authoritative coverage (live and pre-recorded) via digital and social media platforms for the BBC Pidgin Service, BBC Africa and the wider BBC.
To produce and publish quality, informative content and creative reports for all BBC Pidgin outlets – online, audio/video and social media outlets.

Other Duties Will Include:

Source original material primarily for the Pidgin output for online and social media and share material as widely as possible.
Generate original content ideas and to be able to see them through.
Report and publish breaking news live on various platforms as required.
Manager, mentor and support junior BBC Pidgin staff.

Are you the right candidate?

A full command and up to date knowledge of Pidgin as first (or equivalent) language is essential. An additional language – Hausa, Yoruba, or Igbo – is desirable.
An excellent knowledge of English including complete comprehension of written and spoken English for journalism and the ability to communicate effectively.
A digital media background and social media journalism experience preferable, you will ideally have a strong screen presence for coverage online and on social media.
A good broadcasting voice and presence and the ability to acquire the appropriate presentation style to communicate effectively with listeners in Pidgin and English
Experience of field reporting on political, economic and trending social issues in Ghana is desirable. So is the ability to demonstrate a good range of contacts for interview purposes.
Updated in-depth knowledge of Ghanaian/West African affairs including social issues. A thorough knowledge of wider regional or international affairs will be an advantage.
A good understanding of the needs of a young digitally-savvy audience in the region is essential.
Ability to convey story and programme ideas in an exciting way and to contribute fully to the planning process.
A knowledge of and aptitude for, using modern broadcast and recording (audio & video) technology including digital.
A record of demonstrating good interpersonal skills and an understanding of the importance of working as a part of a team, especially at a distance, as well as working independently.
Ability to remain calm under pressure, apply sensible work priorities and pace him/herself through the assignment. more

About The Job

Any offer of employment with the BBC is conditional upon you having the right to work in Ghana.

Job introduction

We are now looking for a Senior Journalist join the team in Accra.

Main Responsibilities:

The BBC is looking for an excellent Senior Journalist reporter to produce a dynamic range of digital, audio and video content which will appeal to a young... audience.
You will supply timely, rich, expert and authoritative coverage (live and pre-recorded) via digital and social media platforms for the BBC Pidgin Service, BBC Africa and the wider BBC.
To produce and publish quality, informative content and creative reports for all BBC Pidgin outlets – online, audio/video and social media outlets.

Other Duties Will Include:

Source original material primarily for the Pidgin output for online and social media and share material as widely as possible.
Generate original content ideas and to be able to see them through.
Report and publish breaking news live on various platforms as required.
Manager, mentor and support junior BBC Pidgin staff.

Are you the right candidate?

A full command and up to date knowledge of Pidgin as first (or equivalent) language is essential. An additional language – Hausa, Yoruba, or Igbo – is desirable.
An excellent knowledge of English including complete comprehension of written and spoken English for journalism and the ability to communicate effectively.
A digital media background and social media journalism experience preferable, you will ideally have a strong screen presence for coverage online and on social media.
A good broadcasting voice and presence and the ability to acquire the appropriate presentation style to communicate effectively with listeners in Pidgin and English
Experience of field reporting on political, economic and trending social issues in Ghana is desirable. So is the ability to demonstrate a good range of contacts for interview purposes.
Updated in-depth knowledge of Ghanaian/West African affairs including social issues. A thorough knowledge of wider regional or international affairs will be an advantage.
A good understanding of the needs of a young digitally-savvy audience in the region is essential.
Ability to convey story and programme ideas in an exciting way and to contribute fully to the planning process.
A knowledge of and aptitude for, using modern broadcast and recording (audio & video) technology including digital.
A record of demonstrating good interpersonal skills and an understanding of the importance of working as a part of a team, especially at a distance, as well as working independently.
Ability to remain calm under pressure, apply sensible work priorities and pace him/herself through the assignment. more

Introduction
Partnerships are key to delivering a global audience to the World Service in English and languages. Business Development is a dedicated team tasked with securing, developing and managing partnerships with broadcasters, both radio and TV, and digital organisations across the world.

We're looking to appoint a talented Business Development Co-ordinator on a 2-month FTC to join the... World Service Business Development team based in Nairobi. As Business Development Co-ordinator you will provide full business, administrative and financial support to the World Service Africa Business Development team. 
Main Responsibilties
As Business Development Coordinator, you will:

Provide professional and well organised administrative, secretarial and PA support.
To assist the distribution of internal and external communication helping prepare and sending publicity to the partners and internal contacts liaising with Marketing and Audiences as necessary.
To support day-to-day partner management and communication, co-ordinating and managing payments, revenue collection, marketing activity and working across new media initiatives. To maintain and update an Excel spreadsheet relating to ongoing business.
To help organise and collate the monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
To maintain and update the administrative and financial systems as required.
To manage SAP processes and to raise Purchase Orders and Sales Orders for the team. To follow up and ensure payments are made in a timely fashion.
To update, maintain and process partner reports from Maximizer as required.
To draft, edit and issue day to day partner programme communication under the guidance of the Business Development Manager
To help co-ordinate and organise meetings, travel, training and events, including attendance, bookings and purchasing.
To set up meetings and basic monitoring of BBC partner broadcasts.

Are you the right candidate?

This position will expect you to have a thorough and systematic approach to routine administration, paying attention to accuracy, details and achieving deadlines.
You will have practical knowledge and skills in using a range of packages, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and CRM, sound book keeping skills and be highly numerate, with experience in raising of invoices and the production of accurate and timely information and reports.
This role will also need you to have a professional approach, including the ability to exercise discretion and respect confidentiality.
You will organise work effectively, prioritise sensibly and remain calm under pressure, whilst maintaining a customer focused attitude and cultural sensitivity. You’ll be expected to be naturally enthusiastic, energetic and have the willingness and ability to take the initiative in all aspects of the job.
You will have experience in a media, sales or marketing environment, excellent interpersonal skills and have fluency in spoken and written English more

Job Introduction
BBC World Service is a leading international multimedia broadcaster and an integral part of BBC News. We are committed to delivering a wide range of language and regional services, and we collaborate closely with other departments within BBC News to serve our global audiences. We are expanding our focus to prioritize audience engagement and interactivity.

We are currently... seeking a highly skilled Journalist with a strong background in audience engagement and moderation to join the BBC Africa social media team based in Nairobi.
Role Responsibility
In this role, you will not only be responsible for the day-to-day management of BBC Africa's social media platforms but also play a pivotal role in shaping our audience engagement strategy. Your primary focus will be to grow our audience reach and engagement, as well as generate leads to our content. You will:

Create, edit, and moderate social media content across all platforms BBC Africa is active on, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.
Lead audience engagement across platforms 
Spot emerging stories and trends from audience interactions and turn them into impactful stories for BBC Africa.
Ensure the social media offerings are engaging, coherent, and align with our editorial values.
Collaborate with editorial teams to create content that resonates with young audiences in Africa.

Are you the right candidate ?
We are looking for someone with:

Demonstrable experience in growing and actively engaging with audiences on social media platforms.
A proven track record in journalism and editorial  decision-making, strong writing capabilities, and multimedia production skills.
Experience in moderating online communities and discussions, and an ability to identify stories and trends from audience interactions.
Understanding and knowledge African audiences and the content that engages them.
Proficiency in using video editing tools like FCPX and analytics tools for social listening and reporting.
A strong grasp of African current affairs, particularly those relevant to young audiences. more

Role Responsibility

Manage daily editorial operations of the TV output, including ensuring editorial compliance and outputting the daily programme
Work closely with SNE, Swahili Service, to implement digital strategy and opportunities as part of a long term strategic transformation.
Integrate digital-first commissioning in editorial workflows and ensure that service’s editorial purpose is... aligned with audience needs
Commission and work with graphic designers to produce creative and original graphics sequences.
Responsible for thinking through and around editorial challenges, initiating and implementing realistic alternative strategies and approaches.

Are you the right candidate?

Demonstrable experience in originating and producing impactful digital first content, including explainers and analysis pieces.
Proven experience in breaking news stories as well as producing features, investigations and original journalism about East, Central and Horn of Africa, and global news and current affairs.
Experience in managing and overseeing a team in agile and remote working environments.
Demonstrable experience in multimedia journalism with substantial knowledge of data analytics tools to drive decision making on story choice, publication time and recirculation.
An understanding of BBC News distinctive news agenda and a wider interest in the digital strategy of the BBC as a whole.
Fluency in written and oral Swahili, and appreciation and understanding of different language dialects in order to provide clear editorial guidance more

Job Introduction
The BBC World Service is an impartial and independent international news provider, part of BBC News. We are seeking to hire a Security Reporter to provide specialist coverage of a broad range of geopolitical and security themes across Africa. The role entails providing coverage of breaking news stories, major planned stories and longer term investigations.
Role... Responsibility

Break news stories across the continent and provide analysis and context as necessary on a range of security issues and stories
Exercise strong editorial judgement to spot emerging trends in Security, verify and break news stories, while meeting deadlines and maintaining the highest BBC editorial standards
Produce a wide range of creatively told stories to engage audiences across different linear and digital platforms
Identify, develop and package original stories and other content for various BBC platforms
Build and maintain regional contacts and provide timely and authoritative coverage developing stories and trends

Are you the right candidate?

You will be resilient, highly-motivated self-starter, persistent and keen not to take no for an answer, while operating calmly under pressure. You will need to have experience in reporting from hostile environments, and working closely within established security protocols.
Bilingual language expertise is essential: A full command and up to date knowledge of a key BBC World Service regional language as first (or equivalent) language as well as complete comprehension of written and spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively.
Extensive knowledge of a range of security and conflict topics, ranging from inter and intra-state conflicts, Islamist activity, cyber security, peacekeeping and conflicts over natural resources, as well as the ability to discern and identify security angles and themes in the broader news and current affairs agenda.
Experience in originating, planning, developing and producing engaging digital content on complex political and social issues that will appeal to African and global audiences, particularly among women and young people.
A record of live reporting as well as ability to tell stories in an authoritative and engaging style and pace, adapted for different target audiences. more

Job Introduction
The BBC World Service is undergoing a significant strategic review to become a digital first operation that provides distinctive and original content. In line with this strategy, we are establishing digital production hubs to produce high impact, original journalism for our audiences across the globe. We are looking for a talented and motivated digital producer to research,... storyboard, report, present, write, translate, edit and adapt sport news stories or programme material for various audiences and platforms.
Role Responsibility

The Senior Journalist (Digital Producer) will generate new and creative treatments for digital and social platforms, particularly in text and video.
Present engagingly for news and current affairs websites and social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.
Use editorial judgement, creativity and flair to make original and compelling visual content and also produce interesting graphics sequences.
Use knowledge of social and other trends to make informed decisions on upcoming stories. more

Job Introduction
The BBC World Service is an impartial and independent international news provider, part of BBC News, which delivers radio and TV output in addition to the digital first approach. In line with a new strategy to transition the World Service into a digital first operation that provides distinctive and original content, it is establishing content and production hubs to create high... impact, original journalism for its global audiences. We are looking for journalist with plenty of story ideas to contribute to the planning and origination of new angles and stories
Role Responsibility

Exercise editorial judgement to spot news stories, meet deadlines and maintain high editorial standards
Produce a wide range of creative ideas to engage audiences across different linear and digital platforms
Identify, develop and package original stories and other content for various BBC platforms
Build and maintain regional contacts and provide timely warning of developing stories and trends

Are you the right candidate?

Bilingual language expertise is essential: A full command and up to date knowledge of a key world Service regional language as first (or equivalent) language as well as complete comprehension of written and spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to originate, develop and produce engaging digital content on various themes that will appeal to African and global audiences, particularly among women and young people.
Thorough understanding of the BBC’s editorial guidelines and values
Experience of working in fast-moving news environment. more

Role Responsibility

Generate and produce new and creative treatments for digital, social and linear (TV and Radio) platforms.
Ability to originate, plan, develop and produce engaging digital content on complex political and social issues that will appeal to African and global audiences, particularly among women and young people.
Conduct research to inform and support production of features,... investigations and original journalism.
Undertake interviewing and reporting duties, under broad direction in both recorded and live situations, in studio or on location.
Use knowledge of social trends across East, Central and the Horn of Africa to make informed decisions on upcoming stories.

Are you the right candidate?

Fluency in written and oral Swahili, and appreciation and understanding of different language dialects in order to provide clear editorial guidance
Demonstrable experience in originating and producing impactful digital first content, including explainers and analysis pieces.
Proven experience in breaking news stories as well as producing features, investigations and original journalism about East, Central and Horn of Africa, and global news and current affairs.
An understanding of BBC News distinctive news agenda and a wider interest in the digital strategy of the BBC as a whole.
Ability to respond to and report on breaking news and to travel, sometimes at short notice more

Role Responsibility

Work on daily editorial operations of the TV output, supporting leadership team to ensure editorial compliance
Integrate digital-first commissioning in editorial workflows and ensure that service’s editorial purpose is aligned with audience needs
Work with graphic designers to produce creative and original graphics sequences.
Ability to identify a potential story within... the avalanche of daily news and find original and interesting angles and personal stories to explore, and to deliver in a timely fashion.
Good knowledge of data analytics and experience of using it to shape the content and meet the needs of different audience groups.
Ensure that the BBC Editorial guidelines and all relevant legal, contractual and copyright requirements are met, referring up in case of difficulty or doubt.

Are you the right candidate?

Fluency in written and oral Swahili, and appreciation and understanding of different language dialects in order to provide clear editorial guidance
Demonstrable experience in originating and producing impactful digital first content, including explainers and analysis pieces.
Proven experience in breaking news stories as well as producing features, investigations and original journalism about East, Central and Horn of Africa, and global news and current affairs.
An understanding of BBC News distinctive news agenda and a wider interest in the digital strategy of the BBC as a whole.
Ability to respond to and report on breaking news and to travel, sometimes at short notice more

Role Responsibility

Reporting to the News Editor, you will be responsible for producing content for all output with News Content correspondents, and sometimes working with WS correspondents and reporters in Africa. 
You will act as a point of editorial reference for journalists and correspondents, providing editorial leadership as required. 
You will exercise your editorial judgement,... creativity and flair to make original and compelling multimedia content. 
You will also offer ideas for daily output and future diary events, suggesting new angles on existing stories and putting forward stories not yet covered. 

The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have a demonstrable background in a senior journalistic role, in field production,  with first class knowledge of news for UK, global and African audiences. A broadcast-level of English, written and spoken, is essential. 

You will have notable experience of working across multi-platforms such as TV, digital and radio. 
You will have a wide range of contacts in your network.  In addition, you must have evidence of producing high-impact stories for digital, TV and radio. 
You will have a solid understanding of news and current affairs across Sub Saharan Africa, its history, politics, social and cultural issues. A thorough understanding of the latest developments in storytelling is key. more

The Editor will lead a team of language journalists in Kenya and Tanzania, overseeing content production and ensuring editorial compliance on digital, TV and radio platforms. The role will provide strong and clear editorial leadership and ensure the team produces more high impact original journalism and reaches younger and more female audiences.
Role Responsibility

The role will provide... editorial leadership to teams in different locations and ensure compliance across multiple platforms.
Develop digital opportunities for TV and Radio as part of a long term strategic transformation of the service.
Work with WS Leadership team in the delivery of the new operating model, and maximise best editorial practice and collaboration between different areas within International Services.
Responsible for managing effective relationships with partners and external stakeholders ie. government, regulators, publishers syndicating BBC content
To be a point of contact and represent BBC News Swahili where required at meetings, forums and editorial reviews
Responsible for the recruitment, training and development of staff in BBC News Swahili

Are you the right candidate?

A full command and up to date knowledge of written and spoken Swahili as first (or equivalent) language as well as complete comprehension of written and spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively.
Candidate should also have an appreciation and understanding of different language dialects in order to provide clear editorial guidance
Experience in a senior editor role with proven track record of successfully leading Swahili-speaking teams producing content for digital and linear platforms in agile and remote working environments
Proven experience in breaking news stories as well as producing features, investigations and original journalism about East, Central and Horn of Africa, and global news and current affairs
A strong commissioner of news content, with a strong editorial sense for originality and distinctiveness, and substantial knowledge of data analytics tools to drive decision making on story choice, publication time and recirculation
Proven experience in leading complex teams and uniting them around clear goals
Experience of developing a strategic approach to improving impact, reach and reaching under-served audiences
Experience of nurturing talent and creating environments for them to develop and refine their skills including feedback strategies 
Ability to work flexibly including early/late shifts, weekends and public holidays as well as the ability to travel internationally, sometimes on short notice more

The Senior Lead Presenter of Focus TV will present the show 5 days a week and be key to growing the loyalty of our audiences and the ambition of our television and digital plans. You will be an experienced, exciting, brave presenter or reporter with a strong news sense and a sharp editorial mind. You will be passionate about making accurate, impartial, trusted news and current affairs from across... Africa.  
You will have ideas and ambitions about how we can drive exclusive original journalism originating in Africa, and how we can present it for television and digital to our existing audiences and attract new users and viewers.
Role Responsibility

Presents live and is able to adapt to unfolding stories while on air.
Provides timely, specialist and self-assured news coverage and analysis on news and events of interest to the audiences of the BBC.
Interviews leaders, news makers, specialists, policymakers and those involved at the centre of stories, holding them to account where relevant.
Broadcasts in a manner which is, engaging, entertaining and readily understandable by a non-specialist audience, making complex issues accessible.
Acts as an ambassador for the BBC to the audience concerned, being comfortable with policy makers, high profile people, and audiences.
Generates ideas and stories; contributes to the creative treatment and production of an item or programme; provides clear treatments and proposals, ensuring consistency of content, quality and style.

Are you the right candidate?

Demonstrable experience in originating and producing impactful digital first and TV content, including explainers and analysis pieces.
Ability to frame and tailor a story for local, regional and/or global audiences and experience of reporting on regional and international current affairs for multiple platforms.
To have an accomplished presentation style for digital, social and linear platforms, which is fluent, engages the viewer and reflects the BBC values.
Ability to push BBC News content on social media and engage with audiences according to the BBC editorial guidelines.
Use knowledge of social trends across East, Central and the Horn of Africa to make informed decisions on upcoming stories.
An excellent regional knowledge of Africa, and an understanding of BBC News distinctive news agenda and a wider interest in the digital strategy of the BBC as a whole.
Ability to collaborate with teams across platforms and the World Service to serve broad audience needs
Ability to respond to and report on breaking news and to travel, sometimes at short notice. more

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. We are now looking for a Video Journalist to join our Afaan Oromo Service team in on a one year fixed term contract.
Role Responsibility

Working closely with other Journalists in the service, the successful candidate will create content... for a variety of broadcast and digital media platforms, in multiple formats including audio and video.
You will use your knowledge of the digital media market to produce interesting news content for our website and social media platforms.
You will work across all BBC Afaan Oromo platforms to ensure the highest quality content is created for our audiences and conforms to BBC Values and editorial standards.

Are you the right candidate?

The successful candidate will have a full command of Afaan Oromo (written and spoken) and a broadcast-standard of English.
Knowledge of other Ethiopian languages would be an added advantage.
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.
You will have a 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. more

Role Responsibility
As Production Manager you will manage the Development team staffing and budget, oversee taster shoots, and write budgets and schedules for all development ideas. The role will work with the full development team to tailor their ideas to fit a tariff and doing revisions of budgets and suggesting changes and innovative ways to hit available funding and delivery deadlines. You’ll... work closely with the Unit Manager, Production Executives and the Commercial Team, and contribute to the strategic overview of the Natural History Unit’s development pipeline.  Following successful commissions you will then work closely with Production Managers to ensure smooth transition of projects from development into production. You’ll drive innovation, change and ensure continuous improvements are implemented throughout the production process. You’ll thrive on remaining calm, organised and focused.
Are you the right candidate?

Proven experience of autonomous management of a production budget and be highly competent at forecasting and reforecasting series costs and assessing financial risk.
We are looking for someone experienced in budgeting Natural History and Documentary shows.
You must have held a JPM role with line management responsibilities (for at least 12months) or have PM credits.
Experience and knowledge of BBC systems, policies and processes beneficial.
Excellent influencing, persuading and problem solving skills.
Demonstrate strong organisational and planning skills and manage conflicting demands to meet deadlines.
Strong negotiating skills, able to influence, manage and negotiate deals and contracts in line policies and guidelines.
Proven track record of being organised and responsive in fast paced environments.
Experience of working for a variety of broadcasters/commissioners advantageous. more