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Journalist
BBC
Nairobi, KE
Full-time
Posted 1 month ago
Job Description
JOB DETAILS
Job Band - C
Contract Type - Fixed Term, Full Time
Location - Nairobi, Kenya
Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to work in Kenya.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
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.
The BBC World Service has expanded its multimedia operations in Africa by doubling the number of language services from 6 to 12. Three of the new language services, Amharic, Tigrinya and Afaan Oromo, are serving our audiences in Ethiopia and Eritrea, as well as a large Diaspora community. There is a strong emphasis on reaching and connecting with young audiences.
Main Responsibilities
As a Journalist with the Amharic team, you will create content to maximise the BBC World Service’s impact and potential in Africa. The role will involve researching, interviewing original sources, writing reports and presenting for the BBC Amharic website, Radio and Social Media in a range of formats. As well as being the first to respond to breaking news stories, you will help to produce and/or present the BBC’s live radio programme and create original and creative content to drive the BBC social media platforms.
Are you the right candidate?
The ideal candidate will have recent and relevant experience as a journalist and have a full command and up to date knowledge of written and spoken Amharic. A good knowledge of English, both written and spoken is important. You will be able to create original content with the ability to write, adapt and translate with accuracy, clarity and style for differing audiences and forms of social media. Experience of reporting, in the field, on political and economic issues would be advantageous. As we are looking to connect with female and young audiences, we are keen to hear from candidates who have knowledge & experience with these market.
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
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.
Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.
For any general queries, please contact: bbchr@bbc.co.uk
Job Band - C
Contract Type - Fixed Term, Full Time
Location - Nairobi, Kenya
Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to work in Kenya.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
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.
The BBC World Service has expanded its multimedia operations in Africa by doubling the number of language services from 6 to 12. Three of the new language services, Amharic, Tigrinya and Afaan Oromo, are serving our audiences in Ethiopia and Eritrea, as well as a large Diaspora community. There is a strong emphasis on reaching and connecting with young audiences.
Main Responsibilities
As a Journalist with the Amharic team, you will create content to maximise the BBC World Service’s impact and potential in Africa. The role will involve researching, interviewing original sources, writing reports and presenting for the BBC Amharic website, Radio and Social Media in a range of formats. As well as being the first to respond to breaking news stories, you will help to produce and/or present the BBC’s live radio programme and create original and creative content to drive the BBC social media platforms.
Are you the right candidate?
The ideal candidate will have recent and relevant experience as a journalist and have a full command and up to date knowledge of written and spoken Amharic. A good knowledge of English, both written and spoken is important. You will be able to create original content with the ability to write, adapt and translate with accuracy, clarity and style for differing audiences and forms of social media. Experience of reporting, in the field, on political and economic issues would be advantageous. As we are looking to connect with female and young audiences, we are keen to hear from candidates who have knowledge & experience with these market.
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
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.
Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.
For any general queries, please contact: bbchr@bbc.co.uk
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