BBC Africa Broadcast Journalist - Digital - Jobs in Nairobi - Kenya

BBC Africa Broadcast Journalist - Digital - Jobs in Nairobi - Kenya

Job purpose

Responsible for an area of output, including editorial control, reporting, selection and
compilation of material, production, leading teams and planning and implementing effective
use of resources.

Key Responsibilities and Account-abilities

Responsible for originating and producing stories which may include scripting,
editing, outputting, filming and presenting content across a range of BBC output.

Commission and select relevant materials ensuring they meet expectations of our
audiences and adhere to the BBC’s editorial guidelines.

As required, to allocate work to a team and check progress; ensure the professional
contribution of staff and the quality of output.

Seek ways to increase diversity in our workforce and to ensure that our output
reflects the audiences we serve.

Deliver journalism of the highest standard and within the required time frame using available resources.

To act as a facilitator of change, clearly communicating and sharing best practices are shared between teams.

Delivering to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards.

At all times to carry out duties in accordance with the BBC Health and Safety policy.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential

A thorough understanding of production methods used in BBC News and the ability
to adapt to new media.

A high standard of editorial judgment, writing ability and production skills based on
substantial journalistic experience.

Exploits opportunities offered by existing and emerging technologies to their fullest
extent.

Ability to work effectively as a member of more than one team. Resolving conflicts
as necessary.

Ability to manage resources, staff, technical facilities and budgets, in order to make
challenging broadcasting in the most cost effective manner.

Demonstrates a commitment to improving diversity in the BBC and understands
how individual differences can benefit the BBC.

Job Description

Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors
such as deadlines, staffing and resources.

Ability to write creatively in an engaging manner, adapt, produce and translate with
accuracy, clarity and style appropriate to differing audiences and forms of media
suitable for multimedia output.

The flexibility and adaptability to sustain performance, particularly under pressure to
meet deadlines and changing priorities and circumstances.

An understanding of Health & Safety procedures and how it applies to broadcasting.

Job impact

Decision making

Significant level of responsibility.

Exercises autonomy but seeks guidance where necessary.

No formal management responsibility but may informally manage more junior staff.

Scope

A senior journalist covering a wide range of journalism activity, with significant experience
and responsibility for programme/content creation.

Other Information

Definition: Content

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal account-abilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance.

This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 1st June 2019

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

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