BBC World Service Recruitment, 22nd February, 2017
The BBC is the leading international broadcaster in Africa reaching a
weekly audience of more than 100 million on Radio, TV, Digital (language
sites and bbcafrica.com), Mobile and Social Media. We broadcast to
Africa in English, Hausa, Somali, French, Kinyarwanda/Kirundi, Kiswahili
& Arabic.
We are committed to broadcasting to and from the
continent in a style that meets the demands of our growing audience and
as well as our language services, our presence in the region is also
defined by our bureaux, special correspondents and bilingual reporters.
We are committed to delivering news and information to people across
Africa and insights from Africa to audiences around the globe.
We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: Senior Broadcast Journalist, BBC Pidgin Service
Job Reference: BBC/TP/656733/19832
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time
Job Category: Journalism
Business Unit: News: W2020
Job Description
- The BBC is looking for a Senior Broadcast Journalist to work
across all digital platforms to ensure that the Pidgin Service develops
and grows a distinctiveness, character and status in its target area.
- On a day to day basis, you will contribute creative ideas and inspire the team to produce engaging content.
- Reporting to the Editor Pidgin Service, you will ensure quality and consistency of timely output.
- You will be required to occasionally do some field reporting.
Role Responsibility
- The BBC World Service is recruiting for an experienced Senior
Broadcast Journalist to work across the new Pidgin Service digital
output.
- You will take full editorial responsibility for the timely delivery of the day’s output.
- Working with the Pidgin team, you will be responsible for coming
up with creative and innovative ways in storytelling and implementing
them for BBC Pidgin especially for online and social media consumption.
- You must have work authorisation for Nigeria.
- Reporting to the Editor, your main responsibilities will include
leading on the production, creative and timely distribution of all
digital content, videos, and innovative editorial projects to serve our
Pidgin audiences whilst adhering to the BBC's editorial guidelines and
objectives.
Required Skills & Experience
- Fluency and up to date knowledge of Pidgin and the ability to type quickly and accurately.
- Fluency in English, written and spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively.
- Familiarity with digital news production systems and writing
with flare for pictures. An understanding of social media is essential.
- A willingness to learn to operate new technology systems and to be able to adapt to different working methods.
- A demonstrable interest in working in a multimedia environment and in encouraging audience engagement.
- A thorough knowledge and understanding of Nigerian, African and international current affairs.
- A good broadcasting voice and the ability to acquire the appropriate presentation style is desirable.
- A willingness to understand and adopt BBC Editorial Guidelines and to abide by BBC Values.
- Knowledge of the aims, objectives and standards of BBC World Service and Global News.
- A good knowledge of online journalism techniques.
- An ability to mentor, lead and inspire a team of journalists to bring out the best in them.
Competencies
The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have been
identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are
expected to demonstrate these competencies:
- Editorial Judgement - demonstrates balanced and objective
judgement based on a thorough understanding of BBC editorial guidelines,
target audience, programme and department objectives.
- Makes the right editorial decisions, taking account of conflicting views where necessary.
- Ability to take public comments on board and to make appropriate editorial changes to content.
- Creative Thinking - able to transform creative ideas into practical reality.
- Evidence of innovation and the ability to devise creative
solutions by developing novel ideas or adapting existing ones in new
ways. Evidence of a desire to create beautiful, quality content.
- Planning and organisation - able to think ahead in order to
establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and
others.
- Influencing and persuading - able 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 behaviour change.
- Managing relationships and team working - able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.
- Works co-operatively with the ability to work with other teams in developing tools, features and services.
- Developing Others - able to recognise potential (managerial,
professional, artistic or otherwise) and is willing to foster the
development of that potential.
- Creates a climate in which potential can be realised.
- Resilience - manages personal effectiveness by managing emotions
in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative
situations.
- Demonstrates an approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.
- Flexibility - adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups.
- Able to understand and appreciate different and opposing
perspectives on an issue, to adapt an approach as the requirements of a
situation change, and to change or easily accept changes in one’s own
organisation or job requirements.
- Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the
relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources.
- Communication - able to get one’s message understood clearly by
adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the
audience and the nature of the information.
- As well as the ability to motivate and deal sensitively with people who may be working to tight deadlines.
Package Description
- Contract: Continuing.
- Local terms and conditions apply.
- Shift work will be required which will include early mornings, late nights, weekends and public holidays.
- Assessment will commence the first week in April.
Job Title: Editor, BBC Pidgin Service
Job Reference: BBC/TP/656733/19836
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Department: Pidgin Language Service
Reports to: Head of West Africa
Contract Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Category: Journalism
Business Unit: News: W2020
Job Introduction
- 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.
- Three of the new language services, Pidgin, Yoruba and Igbo,
will serve our audiences in Nigeria and West Africa. They will be based
in Lagos, working alongside our operation in Abuja from where the BBC
currently produces its Hausa service output. There is a strong emphasis
on reaching and connecting with young audiences. The BBC is looking for
an excellent senior journalist to be the Editor of the Pidgin Language
Service to deliver a dynamic range of digital, audio and video content.
- The BBC World Service remains the leading international
broadcaster in Africa, reaching a weekly audience of more than 100
million across all platforms and Social Media. Globally, the BBC reaches
a weekly audience of 320 million weekly across various platforms.
- Over the next four years, the BBC World Service will be
expanding its multimedia operations in Africa by doubling the number of
language services from 6 to 12.
Role Responsibilities
- You will report to the Head of West Africa and also work closely
with other senior editorial figures in BBC World Service. As the
Editor, you will provide creative leadership and vision, to maximise the
Pidgin language Service’s impact and potential in Nigeria, taking into
account the changing media conditions in the target area.
- You will approve content, ensuring that BBC editorial guidelines are adhered to consistently.
- You will manage teams and resources, taking responsibility for ensuring that all output is delivered creatively and on schedule.
Requirements
- The successful candidate will have substantial experience in a senior journalistic role within a media environment.
- Fluent in Pidgin and English (written and spoken), you will have experience of delivering output on media platforms.
- You will have recent experience of living in the target area, including a good understanding of the complexities of Nigeria.
- A good appreciation of the media situation in Nigeria and the
wider target area, and how it is developing with the ability to
anticipate changes in the market is essential.
- Experience of managing budgets is required. You must have work authorisation for Nigeria.
- An excellent knowledge of local, regional and international news and current affairs is essential.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Fluency and up to date knowledge of Pidgin and the ability to type quickly and accurately.
- Fluency in English including complete comprehension of written and spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively.
- An ability to lead, inspire and manage a team is essential.
- A demonstrable interest in working in a multimedia environment and an interest in audience engagement.
- A thorough knowledge and understanding of Nigerian, African and international current affairs.
- A good broadcasting voice and the ability to acquire the appropriate presentation style is desirable.
- A willingness to understand and adopt BBC editorial guidelines and to abide by BBC Values.
- A thorough knowledge of the aims, objectives and standards of BBC World Service and Global News.
- Familiarity with news production systems and an understanding of social media.
- A willingness to learn to operate new technology and adapt to different working methods.
- Ability to write creatively in an engaging manner, produce and
translate with accuracy, clarity and style appropriate to a young
audience.
Competencies
The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have
been identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are
expected to demonstrate these competencies:
- Editorial Judgement - demonstrates balanced and objective
judgement based on a thorough understanding of BBC editorial guidelines,
target audience, programme and department objectives. Makes the right
editorial decisions, taking account of conflicting views where
necessary. Ability to take public comments on board and to make
appropriate editorial changes to content.
- Influencing and persuading - able 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
behaviour change.
- Managing relationships and team working - able to build and
maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Works
co-operatively with the ability to work with other teams in developing
tools, features and services.
- Developing Others - able to recognise potential (managerial,
professional, artistic or otherwise) and is willing to foster the
development of that potential. Creates a climate in which potential can
be realised.
- Resilience - manages personal effectiveness by managing emotions
in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative
situations. Demonstrates an approach to work that is characterised by
commitment, motivation and energy.
- Flexibility - adapts and works effectively with a variety of
situations, individuals or groups. Able to understand and appreciate
different and opposing perspectives on an issue, to adapt an approach as
the requirements of a situation change, and to change or easily accept
changes in one’s own organisation or job requirements.
- Creative Thinking - able to transform creative ideas into
practical reality. Evidence of innovation and the ability to devise
creative solutions by developing novel ideas or adapting existing ones
in new ways. Evidence of a desire to create beautiful, quality content.
- Planning and organisation - able to think ahead in order to
establish and efficient and appropriate course of action for self and
others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the
relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources.
- Communication - able to get one’s message understood clearly by
adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the
audience and the nature of the information. As well as the ability to
motivate and deal sensitively with people who may be working to tight
deadlines
Package Description
- Contract: Continuing.
- Local Terms and Conditions Apply.
- Assessment will commence the first week in April.
Job Title: Digital Technical Producer, BBC Pidgin Service
Job Reference: BBC/TP/656733/19840
Location: Lagos
Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time
Job Category: Journalism
Business Unit: News: W2020Role
Responsibilities
- The technical producer will provide a full range of quality
technical services for audio, video and text to help put the best
content on air in a busy newsroom working to tight deadlines. You must
be familiar with the latest digital production equipment.
- You will have an excellent knowledge of local, regional and
international news and current affairs. You will have recent experience
of living in Nigeria including understanding its complexities.
- Ability to work under pressure and to react to breaking news is essential.
- You must have work authorisation for Nigeria.
- Accountable to the Editor, you will be proactive and be required
to perform duties in Radio Studios, Workshops, Edit Suites, and on
Computers, as well as on Outside Broadcasts.
Required Skills & Experience
- The ability to operate technical equipment to meet the artistic,
technical and safety requirements for delivering audio, video and text
publishing. This includes operating studios, computer equipment,
recording and editing systems.
- To support editorial teams in resolving technical problems when they arise.
- Recording, ingesting, editing, reproducing and dubbing material,
including replay as required by the production staff both in the studio
and on the field.
- To ensure all output publishes correctly, in a timely manner across all platforms for all languages.
- To operate and programme all types of audio and video equipment.
Install, upgrade and maintain software packages, hardware and
production equipment, under instruction from IT staff.
- To take responsibility for the safety of equipment, maintenance schedules, and restocking of hardware or consumables.
- To undertake all duties and activities in accordance with
current BBC Safety Policy. To build a strong relationship with technical
departments in London, and the region.
- To keep up to date with the newest developments and practices.
- To maintain excellent communication with colleagues in London
and in the region, and ensure the free flow of information and material.
- To promote an atmosphere of collaboration and respect at all times with colleagues.
Competencies
- Editorial Judgement - demonstrates balanced and objective
judgement based on a thorough understanding of BBC editorial guidelines,
target audience, programme and department objectives. Makes the right
editorial decisions, taking account of conflicting views where
necessary. Ability to take public comments on board and to make
appropriate editorial changes to content.
- Creative Thinking - able to transform creative ideas into
practical reality. Evidence of innovation and the ability to devise
creative solutions by developing novel ideas or adapting existing ones
in new ways.
- Evidence of a desire to create beautiful, quality content.
- Planning and organisation - able to think ahead in order to
establish and efficient and appropriate course of action for self and
others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the
relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources.
- Communication - able to get one’s message understood clearly by
adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the
audience and the nature of the information. As well as the ability to
motivate and deal sensitively with people who may be working to tight
deadlines.
- Influencing and persuading - able 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
behaviour change.
- Managing relationships and team working - able to build and
maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Works
co-operatively with the ability to work with other teams in developing
tools, features and services.
- Resilience - manages personal effectiveness by managing emotions
in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative
situations. Demonstrates an approach to work that is characterised by
commitment, motivation and energy.
- Flexibility - adapts and works effectively with a variety of
situations, individuals or groups. Able to understand and appreciate
different and opposing perspectives on an issue, to adapt an approach as
the requirements of a situation change, and to change or easily accept
changes in one’s own organisation or job requirements.
Requirements
- The Digital technical producer will provide a full range of
quality technical services for audio, video and text to help put the
best content on air in a busy newsroom working to tight deadlines.You
must be familiar with the latest digital production equipment
- Reporting to the Editor, you will be proactive and be required
to perform duties in Radio Studios, Workshops, Edit Suites, and on
Computers, as well as on Outside Broadcasts
- You will have an excellent knowledge of local, regional and
international news and current affairs. You will have recent experience
of living in Nigeria including an understanding of its complexities
- Ability to work under pressure and to react to breaking news is essential
- You must have work authorisation for Nigeria.
Job Title: Broadcast Journalist, BBC Pidgin Service
Job Reference: BBC/TP/656733/19830
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time
Job Category: Journalism
Business Unit: News: W2020
Job Introduction
- 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.
- The BBC World Service remains the leading international
broadcaster in Africa, reaching a weekly audience of more than 100
million across all platforms and Social Media. Globally, the BBC reaches
a weekly audience of 320 million across various platforms.
- Over the next four years, the BBC World Service will be
expanding its multimedia operations in Africa by doubling the number of
language services from 6 to 12.
- Three of the new language services, Pidgin, Yoruba and Igbo,
will serve our audiences in Nigeria and West Africa. They will be based
in Lagos, working alongside our operation in Abuja from where the BBC
currently produces its Hausa service output. There is a strong emphasis
on reaching and connecting with young audiences.
- We are now looking for excellent Broadcast Journalists with the
relevant technical and language skills to join the new Pidgin service.
- Shift work will be required which will include early mornings, late nights, weekends and public holidays.
Role Responsibility
- As a BBC Broadcast Journalist you will work creatively across
all digital platforms - audio, video and text - to ensure that the
Pidgin 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. You will be required
occasionally to do some field reporting.
- The successful candidate will have some experience within a
media environment. Fluent in Pidgin and English (written and spoken),
you will have experience of delivering creative output online platforms.
Knowledge of local, regional and international news and current affairs
is essential. You will have knowledge of and recent experience of
living in the target area, including a good understanding of the
complexities of Nigeria. Ability to work under pressure and to react to
breaking news is essential.
- You must have work authorisation for Nigeria.
Required Skills & Experience
- Fluency and up to date knowledge of Pidgin and the ability to type quickly and accurately.
- Fluency in English including complete comprehension of written and spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively.
- Familiarity with video editing and writing for pictures and understanding social media.
- Familiarity with news production systems, and a willingness to
learn to operate new technology and to be able to adapt to different
working methods.
- Ability to write creatively in an engaging manner, produce and
translate with accuracy, clarity and style appropriate to a young
audience.
- Familiarity with the internet and an awareness of the potential of new technology.
- A demonstrable interest in working in a multimedia environment and in encouraging audience involvement.
- Familiarity with the region to which the Service broadcasts and
an understanding of the region’s history, politics, social issues and
culture as well as the changing needs of the audience.
- A good knowledge of, and interest in, international current affairs, particularly in so far as they affect the target areas.
- A good broadcasting voice and the ability to acquire the appropriate presentation style is desirable.
- A willingness to understand and adopt the editorial aims and policies of BBC and to abide by BBC Values.
- Knowledge of the aims, objectives and standards of BBC World Service and Global News.
Competencies:
The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have been
identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are
expected to demonstrate these competencies:
- Editorial Judgement - demonstrates balanced and objective
judgement based on a thorough understanding of BBC editorial guidelines,
target audience, programme and department objectives. Makes the right
editorial decisions, taking account of conflicting views where
necessary. Aability to take public comments on board and to make
appropriate editorial changes to content.
- Creative Thinking - able to transform creative ideas into
practical reality. Evidence of innovation and the ability to devise
creative solutions by developing novel ideas or adapting existing ones
in new ways. Evidence of a desire to create beautiful, quality content.
- Planning and organisation - able to think ahead in order to
establish and efficient and appropriate course of action for self and
others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the
relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources.
- Communication - able to get one’s message understood clearly by
adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the
audience and the nature of the information. As well as the ability to
motivate and deal sensitively with people who may be working to tight
deadlines
- Influencing and persuading - able 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
behaviour change.
- Managing relationships and team working - able to build and
maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Works
co-operatively with the ability to work with other teams in developing
tools, features and services.
- Developing Others - able to recognise potential (managerial,
professional, artistic or otherwise) and is willing to foster the
development of that potential. Creates a climate in which potential can
be realised.
- Resilience - manages personal effectiveness by managing emotions
in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative
situations. Demonstrates an approach to work that is characterised by
commitment, motivation and energy.
- Flexibility - adapts and works effectively with a variety of
situations, individuals or groups. Able to understand and appreciate
different and opposing perspectives on an issue, to adapt an approach as
the requirements of a situation change, and to change or easily accept
changes in one’s own organisation or job requirements.
Package Description
- Contract: Continuing.
- Local Terms and Conditions apply.
- Shift work will be required which will include early mornings,late nights, weekends and public holidays.
- Assessment will commence the first week in April
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline: 5th March, 2017.