Journalist, Swahili TV
Job Introduction
The BBC World Service is undergoing a significant
strategic review to become a digital first operation. This new structure
seeks to ensure that the BBC is known for distinctive and original content.
BBC Swahili reaches 24.9 million people every week, and has
been a trusted source of news for millions in the region and the diaspora for
65 years. The service has evolved over the years and has a strong digital offer
on multiple platforms. We are refreshing its flagship TV programme, Dira ya
Dunia, to showcase our best journalism, analysis and explanation. The programme
will be presented from the continent for the first time to bring it closer to
its key audiences.
Key Responsibilities
Generate and produce new and creative
treatments for digital, social and linear (TV and Radio) platforms.
Ability to originate, plan, develop
and produce engaging digital content on complex political and social issues
that will appeal to African and global audiences, particularly among women and
young people.
Conduct research to inform and support
production of features, investigations and original journalism.
Undertake interviewing and reporting
duties, under broad direction in both recorded and live situations, in studio
or on location.
Use knowledge of social trends across
East, Central and the Horn of Africa to make informed decisions on upcoming
stories.
Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience
Fluency in written and oral Swahili,
and appreciation and understanding of different language dialects in order to
provide clear editorial guidance
Demonstrable experience in originating
and producing impactful digital first content, including explainers and
analysis pieces.
Proven experience in breaking news
stories as well as producing features, investigations and original journalism
about East, Central and Horn of Africa, and global news and current affairs.
An understanding of BBC News
distinctive news agenda and a wider interest in the digital strategy of the BBC
as a whole.
Ability to respond to and report on
breaking news and to travel, sometimes at short notice
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