Vacancies at The BBC International

Vacancies at The BBC International

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 multi-million pound expansion of BBC Africa, the BBC World Service is introducing a wide range of new and exciting language and regional content to serve African and global audiences.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Broadcast Journalist

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Band: C

Job Introduction

• We are recruiting a Broadcast Journalist who will output, produce and present digital content across news and features, ensuring we deliver timely and engaging programmes of the highest journalistic quality across our digital platforms.
• You need to demonstrate strong editorial judgement and multimedia production skills, as well as a desire to report news and current affairs in a fair and unbiased way for a global audience.

Main Responsibilities

• As a BBC Broadcast Journalist you will work creatively across all digital platforms, audio/video and text, to ensure that the Yoruba Service output develops and grows a distinctive character and status in its target area.
• On a daily basis, you will engage actively with the audience ensuring consistency of output and required occasionally to do field reporting.

In addition, you will:

• Create bespoke optimized content including social media posts, reports, compilations, interviews, discussions, ‘explainers’, features video, photos, infographics and other editorial content for social media networks and on all BBC Yoruba platforms.
• Ensure that any output material for which the post holder is responsible meets the standards required by the BBC.
• Work with other members of the Yoruba and Nigeria team, and the wider BBC Africa newsroom, to identify and produce creative and innovative audio, text and video news content.
• Originate innovative formats for BBC Yoruba social media posts best suited for each social network, including Facebook and Instagram and optimize these formats using social analytics and then champion the use of successful formats across the team.
• Re-version BBC material with a mobile audience in mind.
• Create multimedia content for publication on social media and the BBC Yoruba mobile audiences, as appropriate and to the required specification whilst maintaining professional journalistic standards of accuracy, impartiality and adhering to the BBC’s Editorial guidelines.
• Create headlines and video teasers to promote our stories and reach to as wide an audience as possible.
• Show visual creativity in the use of pictures and graphics to illustrate and explain fast-moving events and complex stories.
• 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.
• Work to short deadlines for breaking and developing stories.
• Work and think collaboratively at all times; both within World Service and across the wider BBC.

Are you the Right Candidate?

• You will have some journalism experience within a media environment, it is essential that you are fluent in Yoruba and English (written and spoken), you will have experience of delivering creative output on online platforms.
• You will have the knowledge of local, regional. international news and current affair and have recent experience of living in the target area, including a good understanding of the complexities of Nigeria.

In addition you will have:

• Ability to work under pressure and to react to breaking news is essential.
• A strong journalistic track record with knowledge of Africa and African affairs.
• Experience in digital journalism content production and audience engagement.
• Ability to work well with other producers, reporters and teams.
• Wide and up to date familiarity with the area/s to which the Service broadcasts including Africa , Nigeria and West African affairs 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.
• 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 BBC News.
• Must be able to work well and calmly in a live newsroom environment; handle a rapidly 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.

Salary
Local terms and conditions apply.

Application Closing Date
27th February, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• You 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 accordance with the BBC’s overall standards and values.
• You may be required to travel off base on short reporting trips and assignments and take part in shift work which will include early mornings, late nights, weekends and public holidays.

Disclaimer

• This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, 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.
• Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to work in Nigeria.

Job Title: Digital Journalist

Location: Nigeria

Main Responsibilities

• This role will expect you to research, report, write, translate, edit or adapt stories or programme material; to find interesting contributors and interviewees as well as other sources of material and/or actuality.
• You will perform at the microphone with or without a script, conduct interviews, chair discussions and act as a participant in other productions.
• You’ll be responsible for moving a story forward by suggesting fresh angles, amending and updating material as required and thinking through editorial problems and developing realistic alternative strategies and approaches.
• This position will need you to liaise closely with other team members and with contributors, reporters and stringers, along with collaborating constructively with colleagues in BBC Africa whether in London, Lagos or abroad, and to advise other parts of the BBC on target area affairs.
• You will also be responsible for studio production of live and pre-recorded programmes, respond to breaking stories whilst on air and to resolve technical difficulties, coupled with filing TV reports in Hausa and English.

Requirements
Are you the right candidate?

• The successful candidate will be a fluent Hausa speaker and writer, with a very good level of English.
• A keen interest in current affairs and digital market developments in Nigeria and other West African countries is essential.
• This position will need you to have an excellent broadcasting voice and the ability to acquire an appropriate presentation style.
• You will have the ability to write, adapt and translate with accuracy, clarity and style appropriate to differing audiences and forms of media and be able to write for different media platforms in Hausa and English.
• You’ll have good keyboard/computer skills and technically adept, along with practical experience and extensive knowledge of the internet and an understanding of the potential of digital and social media.
• This role will require you to have proven recent and relevant experience as a journalist, This role will expect you to have a wide and up to date familiarity with the area/s to which the Hausa Service broadcasts and an in-depth understanding of the area’s history, politics, social issues and culture, coupled with an extensive knowledge of the media situation in the target area and the way it is developing.
• You will have thorough knowledge and understanding of African news and current affairs and a good knowledge of and interest in international and British current affairs.

Application Closing Date
10th March, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Journalist (Reporter)

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• We are looking to recruit Journalists based in Abuja to join our team in Nigeria to work across our radio production. This is a  continuing contract.

Main Responsibilities

• This role will expect you to research, report, write, translate, edit or adapt stories or programme material; to find interesting contributors and interviewees as well as other sources of material and/or actuality.
• You will perform at the microphone with or without a script, conduct interviews, chair discussions and act as a participant in other productions.
• You’ll be responsible for moving a story forward by suggesting fresh angles, amending and updating material as required and thinking through editorial problems and developing realistic alternative strategies and approaches.
• This position will need you to liaise closely with other team members and with contributors, reporters and stringers, along with collaborating constructively with colleagues in BBC Africa whether in London, Lagos or abroad, and to advise other parts of the BBC on target area affairs.
• You will also be responsible for studio production of live and pre-recorded programmes, respond to breaking stories whilst on air and to resolve technical difficulties, coupled with filing radio reports in Hausa and English.

Are you the right candidate?

• The successful candidate will be a fluent Hausa speaker and writer, with a very good level of English.
• A keen interest in current affairs and digital market developments in Nigeria and other West African countries is essential.
• 0wide and up to date familiarity with the area/s to which the Hausa Service broadcasts and an in-depth understanding of the area’s history, politics, social issues and culture, coupled with an extensive knowledge of the media situation in the target area and the way it is developing.
• You will have thorough knowledge and understanding of African news and current affairs and a good knowledge of and interest in international and British current affairs.

Application Closing Date
10th March, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Journalist (Prospects)

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Main Responsibilities

• The role is responsible for gathering and producing sharable original video for our digital platforms.

In addition, you will:

• Work on key documents that will be shared amongst BBC staff communicating content and news agenda
• 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
• Liaise closely with other team members and with other departments in the BBC, to ensure that output material is shared, duplication is avoided, and best practice is upheld
• Take a lead within a team setting or on delivering a specific piece of journalism/project as appropriate
• Tailor different news treatments for different audiences ensuring that the output reflects the audiences we serve
• Prioritise and plan activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources available
• Produce engaging content through a range of production skills

Are you the Right Candidate?
As a Journalist, you will have demonstrable experience in originating, editing, and curating engaging social and digital content, you will also have:

• Good knowledge of African current affairs and audiences
• Extensive experience in producing and creating digital content
• Experience in planning for big events, commissioning, developing and remote producing TV, radio and digital content to the highest quality
• The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people for gathering in African countries
• Experience in producing content for underserved and younger audiences
• Experience in the use of digital analytics to maximise the impact of our videos and drive change when needed
• Demonstrable knowledge of digital platforms – the BBC’s and others – and the different ways audiences are consuming news
• Sound understanding of the BBC’s editorial guidelines, along with a commitment to the editorial aims of BBC News
• It would be favourable that you also have an ability to edit using FCPX or equivalent video and audio editing software
• An understanding of Pidgin, Igbo, Yoruba or Hausa (desirable)

Application Closing Date
10th March, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Senior Journalist (Prospects)

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Main Responsibilities
The role will require occasionally standing in for the Assistant Editor of Planning, as well as include, but not limited to, the following:

• Working on key documents that will be shared amongst BBC staff communicating content and news agenda
• Responsible for originating and producing stories which may include scripting and editing content across a range of BBC output
• Allocate work to a team and check progress; ensure the professional contribution of the team and quality of output
• Working on digital content
• Seek ways to increase diversity in our workforce and ensure that our output reflects the audiences we serve
• Delivering to tight deadlines
• Commission and select relevant materials ensuring they meet the expectations of our audiences and adhere to the BBC’s editorial standard

Are you the Right Candidate?

• The successful candidate will have the ability to manage resources, staff, technical facilities and budgets, in order to make challenging broadcasting in the most cost-effective manner.

You will also need to have:

• Good knowledge of African current affairs and audience needs
• extensive experience in producing and creating digital content
• An 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
• Experience of working in planning or having worked on big projects and delivering to deadlines
• An ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with teams in African countries
• Experience in producing content for underserved and younger audiences
• Experience in the use of digital analytics to maximize the impact of our videos and drive change when needed
• Demonstrable knowledge of digital platforms and the different ways audiences are consuming news
• Sound understanding of the BBC’s editorial guidelines, along with a commitment to the editorial aims of BBC News
• An understanding of Pidgin, Igbo, Yoruba or Hausa (desirable)

Application Closing Date
10th March, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Journalist, BBC Pidgin

Location: Kano
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

• We are now looking for a creative and versatile journalist who is a passionate evangelist of digital storytelling.
• Please note that the successful candidate for this role will be BBC Pidgin’s reporter based in Kano State.  Candidates must be fluent in Pidgin and Hausa.

Role Responsibilities

• 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.
• May be required to present the content on radio, TV or online. This might be live or recorded.
• May include the production and presentation of programmes. This might be live or recorded.
• 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.
• Liaise closely with other team members and with other departments in the BBC, to ensure that output material is shared, duplication is avoided, and best practice is upheld.
• Take a lead within a team setting or on delivering a specific piece of journalism or project as appropriate.
• Tailor different news treatments for different audiences ensuring that the output reflects the audiences we serve.
• Produce engaging packages through a range of production skills.
• 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.

Are you the right candidate?

• Significant recent experience as a journalist, with a good knowledge of production techniques.
• Must be fluent in Pidgin, Hausa and English.
• Demonstrates sound editorial decision-making based upon a clear understanding of the BBC’s distinctive news agenda, the requirements of news and current affairs coverage and the audience.
• Ability to use technology as required, in order to gather material for broadcast.
• Understands how to use tools like Google trend, Meta and Crowdtangle to research and develop stories
• Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online