Africa's media landscape is changing. It is one of the fastest developing news markets in the world with mobile technology transforming lives, internet connectivity increasing, the radio market remains relatively strong and Television migrating from analog to digital.
By joining the BBC BBC, you will be part of the team for a leading international broadcaster the BBC World Service which reaches more than 90 million people in Africa weekly on Radio, TV, Online (language sites and bbcafrica.com), Mobile and Social Media. We broadcast to Africa in seven languages: English, French, Hausa, Great Lakes, Pidgin, Somali, and Swahili. BBC Hausa is the leading provider of radio and digital news in Nigeria and operates the one of Africa's top Hausa digital sites.
Reference Job: BBC / TP / 869092/25039
Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time
Closing Date: 26 November, 2017
Job Category: Journalism
Business Unit: News - W2020 - Africa
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
About the Company
We dont focus simply on what we do we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are very important to us. Please make sure youve read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. Youll will be asked questions related to them as part of your application for this role.
The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background.
We are looking for a creative and versatile journalist, with a strong understanding of what makes good digital video and how video is consumed on digital platforms.
Responsibility
As a Broadcast journalist you will create bespoke optimized content including social media posts, reports, compilations, interviews, discussions, 'exporters', video features, photos, infographics and other editorial content for social media networks and on all BBC language TV and websites.
Duties include:
- Re-version BBC material with a mobile audience in mind.
- To create multimedia content for publication on social media and BBC Africa mobile audiences and on Africa TV, as appropriate and to the required specification whilst maintaining professional journalistic standards of accuracy, impartiality and adhering to the BBC's Editorial guidelines.
- Research, storyboard and produce stories. To originate innovative formats for BBC Africa social media posts best suited for each social network, including Facebook, Twitter, Chat Apps, Instagram and others as required, test and optimize these formats using social analytics and then champion the use of successful formats across the team .
- Shooting and editing complete news and feature packages
- Create headlines and video teasers to promote our stories and reach to as wide an audience as possible.
- Contribute ideas and angles to meetings on how to cover the main news of the day.
- To show visual creativity in the use of pictures and graphics to illustrate and explain fast-moving events and complex stories.
- A full command and up to date knowledge of written and spoken English.
- Experience of video production, editing and storytelling.
- Experience of using video editing software similar to Q-edit or FCPX.
- In deep understanding of digital and social platforms - the BBC's and others - and the different ways audiences are consuming news in Africa
- A strong journalistic track record with knowledge of Africa and African affairs.
- Experience in social-first content production and audience engagement.
- Wide and up to date familiarity with the area / s to which the hub broadcasts including an in-depth understanding of the area / s history, politics, social issues and culture as well as the changing needs of the audience.
- Proven editing judging and flair, able to make sound decisions quickly.
- Role based in Lagos
- Continuing (permanent) contract
Working pattern: Continuing Contract
- Africa's media landscape is changing. It is one of the fastest developing news markets in the world with
- mobile technology transforming lives, internet connectivity increasing, the radio market remaining
- relatively strong and Television migrating from analogue to digital.
- By joining the BBC BBC, you will be part of the team for a leading international broadcaster the BBC World
- Service which reaches more than 90 million people in Africa weekly on Radio, TV, Online (language sites
- and bbcafrica.com), Mobile and Social Media. We broadcast to Africa in seven languages: English, French,
- English, Great Lakes, Pidgin, Somali, and Swahili. BBC Hausa is the lead provider of radio and digital news in
- Nigeria and operates the one of Africa's top Hausa digital sites.
- You'll be based in Lagos you will be working closely with our new digital language services Pidgin, Igbo and
- Yoruba team but maintain relationship with your home department in Abuja.
- Are you a creative and versatile journalist, with a strong understanding of what makes good digital video
- and how video is consumed on digital platforms? We are looking for journalist who is passionate evangelist
- about digital video storytelling. You'll have eye for a good story and the ability to tell the digital stories in
- English and English. It would be advantageous if you also boasted language skills in Igbo, Pidgin or Yoruba. All
- candidates will be expected to demonstrate a clear understanding of digital platforms as well as video
- editing skills.
- Work with other members of the Hausa team and the wider BBC African newsroom to
- identify and create creative and innovative video news content.
- Working to short deadlines for breaking and developing stories.
- Re-version BBC material with a mobile audience in mind.
- Research, storyboard and production of stories.
- Create headlines and video teasers to promote our stories and reach as wide an audience as possible.
- Contribute ideas and angles to meetings on how to cover the main news of the day.
- To show visual creativity in the use of pictures and graphics to illustrate and explain fast- moving events and complex stories
- Understand the video requirements of different social platforms.
- Working to short deadlines for breaking and developing stories.
- All staff may be required to work with or move to other teams, and to have the ability to work across a range of skills and in a flexible manner, and to carry out these responsibilities in according to the BBC's overall standards and values.
- The job holder will be expected to work and think collaboratively at all times - both within
- World Service and across the wider BBC.
- A full command and up to date knowledge of written and spoken English
- Experience of video production, editing and storytelling.
- In deep understanding of digital and social platforms - the BBC's and others - and the different ways audiences are consuming news in Africa
- Experience of using video editing software similar to Q-edit or FCPX.
- A good knowledge of English including full comprehension of written and spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively.
- Wide and up to date familiarity with the area / s to which the Service broadcasts including Africa and an in-depth understanding of the area / s history, politics, social issues and culture as well as the changing needs of the audience. An extensive knowledge of the media situation in the target area and the way it is developing.
- Ability to work well with other producers, reporters and teams.
- Proven editorial judgment and flair, able to make sound decisions quickly.
- Knowledge of the BBC's Editorial Guidelines and commitment to the editorial aims of the BBC News.
- Ability to work well with other producers, reporters and teams.
- Must be able to work well and calmly in a live newsroom environment; handle fast changing news agenda, and have the temperament to enjoy the process.
- Must be able to demonstrate sense of visual awareness as well as technical aptitude.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety policies and practices.
Decision Making
- Is ready and able to take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of the decisions made.
- Translates news and current affairs into high quality video content through a detailed understanding of the requirements of digital and social media and possession of the necessary writing, directing and reporting skills.
- Is able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritizes and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources requirements.
Influencing and persuading
- Ability to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behavior change.
- Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Works cooperatively with others to be part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively.
- Makes the right editorial and policy decisions based on a clear understanding of the BBC's distinctive news agenda, the requirements of news and current affairs coverage as well as those of the program departments.
How To Apply
Qualified candidates should: Click Here To Apply Online
Application Deadline: 26 November, 2017.
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