BBC Media Action Lead Presenter - Newsday Nairobi Jobs

BBC Media Action Lead Presenter - Newsday Nairobi Jobs; This work-from-office job is based in Nairobi and highly qualified candidates living outside Kenya are encouraged to apply. We can offer the BBC’s standard Relocation Package to the successful candidate who might need to relocate to Kenya.

Main Responsibilities


• Present in a style and tone in line with the programme’s ambitions and the audience demands

• Present the programme live, unscripted when required; make on the spot editorial decisions and and handle global breaking news with authority

• Build effective on-air relationships with your fellow presenters in studios in London and Singapore, and work as part of a team

• Conduct live interviews, sometimes unexpected and with no time for preparation, but always able to hold guests to account, when necessary

• Present the programme on location (OBs), when required

• A willingness to develop the programme; and ideas for innovation and ways to further promote the programme through digital opportunities

• A willingness to receive and act upon feedback

• A willingness to support colleagues with feedback and create a positive team atmosphere

• The willingness to work flexibly, depending on the needs of the programme

• Be an ambassador for the programme, both inside and outside the BBC

• An understanding of and commitment to BBC values. A comprehensive knowledge of the law and BBC producer guidelines as it applies to your work as a journalist and the ability to ensure that others in your team do the same


Are you the right candidate?

• You will have a strong command of spoken and written English

• An understanding and demonstrable experience of the target audience, particularly in Africa; and the knowledge to see the world from the perspective of Africa

• A great communicator, calm and confident and able to understand and present several complex global topics and issues in an accessible and engaging way; often at short notice; sometimes with no notice

• Comfortable and confident when dealing with breaking news in a live radio broadcast environment

• Engaging on-air personality with the ability to build strong relationships with your fellow presenters in other studios around the world, as well as the audience, is essential

• Deep knowledge of international news which you can explain clearly to the audience; as well as the editorial expertise to explain how the issues are viewed from Africa

• Demonstrate a range of effective interview techniques, including the ability to be forensic in situations where guests maybe evasive or persist in promoting mistruths

• Have a demonstrable appetite to embrace change

• Be a team player, supporting colleagues where appropriate and helping with feedback

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; BBC Media Action Lead Presenter - Newsday Nairobi Jobs

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