BBC Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

BBC Broadcast Journalist (Investigations) Jobs in Nairobi Kenya


Introduction

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 current affairs, features and TV news programmes and innovative digital services in London, Nairobi and Lagos.

Responsibilities

  • Work with the investigations team in Kenya to research, develop and produce investigative documentary and digital documentary projects.
  • Use a range of video, audio and digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble, edit and deliver outputs in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards
  • Exercise editorial judgment in developing story ideas and producing accurate and impartial journalism
  • Undertake pre and post production and studio work, live and pre-recorded. Use a range of video, audio & digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble, edit and deliver programmes in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards.

    Qualifications

  • Significant recent experience in documentary and investigative documentary production.
  • Recent experience working as part of a team of investigative journalists
  • Demonstrates sound editorial and policy decisions based upon a clear understanding of the BBC’s distinctive news agenda, the requirements of news and current affairs coverage, the programme departments and the audience
  • Ability to use technology as required, in order to gather material for broadcast.
  • Preferable experience in self-op filming and rough cut editing on non-linear systems

    How to apply

    Interested candidates should apply online by 24th January, 2018

    For more information and job application details, see; BBC Broadcast Journalist (Investigations) Jobs in Nairobi Kenya




    BBC Video Producer (BJ), BBC Newsgathering (Nairobi) Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

    Responsibilities

  • You will be working in a growing team of correspondents and producers and technical staff based in Nairobi and around Africa, providing specialist and general coverage of events and trends in the region across the range of BBC News outlets.
  • You will be responsible for producing video material across the range of BBC news.
  • You will be based in Nairobi in the News bureau, working as a member of the Newsgathering and African bilingual newsgathering team.


    Qualifications

  • We are looking for acreative and versatile journalist, with a strong understanding of what makes good digital video and how video is consumed on digital platforms.
  • With experience of videoproduction, editing and digital storytelling, you will have an in depth understanding of social media platforms - the BBC's and others - and the different ways audiences are consuming news.
  • You will have experience of using video editing software similar to Q-edit or FCPX.
  • In addition you will have experience of working overseas, particularly in Africa and on breaking news stories. A good knowledge of Africa and African affairs is also required.

    How to apply

    Interested candidates should apply online by 24th January, 2018

    For more information and job application details, see; BBC Video Producer (BJ), BBC Newsgathering (Nairobi) Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

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