Multimedia Broadcast Journalist, Swahili Service (Kiswahili)
Contract: 2 x 12 month Fixed-Term Contracts (Non-Renewable)
Location: Nairobi
Deadline for application: 14th October 2014
About the BBC: The
BBC has larger audiences in Africa than anywhere else in the world,
through our broadcasts in Kiswahili, Somali, English, French, Hausa,
Kinyarwanda and Kirundi.
We connect with our audiences through a variety of delivery methods including social media, digital, TV and radio.
The
BBC Swahili Service broadcasts the award-winning Dira ya Dunia
television and radio programmes, Amka radio breakfast show and English
Premier League commentaries, all watched and heard by audiences across
East Africa and beyond.
Our
output aims to make international news relevant to our East African
audiences, and bring international perspectives to bear on East African
developments.
Reporting in a dynamic and compelling fashion is important and interactivity forms a critical part of our content across all platforms.
About the Job: Working
as part of our editorial team and adhering to tight deadlines, you’ll
be involved in all aspects of multi-media journalism including;
presenting, interviewing, translating and writing packages predominantly
for radio.
You
will work to produce engaging content to exceptional standards,
demonstrating your knowledge of and passion for our audiences. All of
the team are expected to offer ideas for items, programmes/series and
online output and to actively contribute to the editorial planning
process.
About You: You’ll
have complete comprehension of written and spoken Kiswahili and
English, coupled with the ability to communicate effectively.
With
recent and relevant journalistic experience and an in-depth
understanding of East Africa’s history, politics, social issues and
culture, you will be able to demonstrate your familiarity with our
audiences, trends within our marketplace and knowledge of African and
international current affairs.
As
this role will involve presenting our evening radio show, you must have
experience of presenting and news reading and a good broadcast voice.
About the benefits: We
care about our people and take our responsibilities towards them very
seriously. As well as fair terms and conditions, we also offer
impressive benefits and opportunities to learn and develop inside the
BBC.
This role is offered on Kenyan terms and conditions.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining us please find a detailed job description and application procedure by visiting the link below:
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