New
Employment Vacancies in Dodoma and Dar es salaam at BBC Africa
Bilingual
Reporter, BBC Swahili Radio
Job
Reference BBC/TP/126103/32179
Contract
Type Permanent – Full Time
Closing
Date 14 November, 2018
Job
Category Journalism
Business
Unit News – WSG World Service
Location
Dodoma, Tanzania, United Republic of
Job Introduction
As part
of the World Service Language Services, BBC Africa newsgathering teams provide
news reports, pictures and audio material from Africa to all BBC News
programmes and services – both in the UK and internationally – in English and
other languages. This content is of the highest possible editorial and
technical standard, which in turn provides the best value for money for BBC
audiences around the world. BBC Africa newsgathering teams have to ensure that
in the face of increasing competition, BBC News is the world leader in
newsgathering and is at the forefront of both its editorial coverage and
technological innovation in broadcasting and digital services.
Tanzania
is at the heart of the BBC’s audiences in East Africa. Its importance for the
BBC in audience terms cannot be overstated both in Kiswahili and in English. In
news terms, the rapid change in the multiparty political system and the
transforming space of freedom of expression, and the growth of more critical
voices from outside Tanzania dominate the headlines.
Role
Responsibility
Based in
Dodoma you will provide quality, informative programmes and reports in English
and Kiswahili for BBC Television, Radio and Digital news programmes helping to
ensure that our audiences, both Kiswahili and English speaking, are kept fully
across the political developments coming out of the city. Yet Tanzania is also
the home to the Kiswahili language and the human interest stories from the
country just keep pressing to be told – you will play your part in telling
those stories.
You will
report on all aspects of national political, economic and cultural life in the
city and across Tanzania and potentially travel across the region. You will
stay well briefed on Tanzania in order to report and comment with authority,
reporting in both English and Kiswahili.
You will
report to the Editor, BBC Swahili Service liaising closely with the Bureau
Editor, BBC Dar es Salaam
The role
is based in Based in Dodoma.
Are you
the right candidate?
•
Extensive experience as a Reporter/Journalist including reporting assignments
abroad.
•
Experience of reporting on live/breaking news.
•
Knowledge of the key editorial and audience priorities for the range of global
and UK output.
• Sound
knowledge of Tanzania including political, economic and security developments
in the region.
• A
thorough knowledge of the BBC’s Editorial Guidelines.
• A
highly developed news and current affairs judgement.
• A
thorough understanding of the output of BBC News in English and Kiswahili.
• A
thorough understanding of the range of platforms and formats.
• A high
level of editorial awareness and judgement.
•
Diversity, reaching new audiences, multi skilling, health and safety and the
ability to put these policies into practice.
SKILLS
AND ABILITIES
• An
excellent level of spoken and written and broadcast English and Kiswahili.
•
Ability to originate programme ideas.
•
Ability to build relationships/rapport with a variety of key people e.g.
guests, contributors, camera operators and influence them where necessary.
•
Ability to negotiate/exercise diplomacy with people where necessary.
•
Possession of the specific skills, in writing, recording, editing,
interviewing, reporting and presenting required for this job; this involves providing
radio and television material in a variety of forms, working live to air and
producing different types of digital content in text, video and stills.
•
Ability to work alone and in teams.
Package
Description
Contract:
Permanent
Local
terms and conditions apply
Location:
Dodoma
Any
offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right
to work in Tanzania.
Multi-Media
Journalist, BBC Swahili Service
Job
Reference BBC/TP/126103/32203
Contract
Type Permanent – Full Time
Closing
Date 14 November, 2018
Job
Category Journalism
Business
Unit News – WSG World Service
Location
Dar Es Salaam , Tanzania, United Republic of
Job
Introduction
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 editorial
teams are located in London, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam and we have reporters in
other countries in Africa.
At the
heart of the service’s exciting output is our hugely successful mobile and desk
website, bbcswahili.com, offering video, interactive and audio content together
with links to our Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Our
output aims to make international news relevant to an East African audience,
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.
On a
daily basis, you will be under the supervision of a Duty Editor as appropriate.
Shift work will be required which will include nights, weekends and public
holidays.
Role
Responsibility
We are
looking for a Producer / Presenter with a strong knowledge of Sports both in
Africa and globally to work for BBC Swahili. The candidate must also have
excellent understanding of Regional, British and International News and Current
Affairs relevant to Our Swahili audience.
You will
originate research, prepare, produce and present programs, items, packages,
interviews, discussions, background, analysis and features, for radio, TV,
online, mobile and social media.
You need
to ensure that any programme material for which the post holder is responsible
meets the standards required by the BBC. You will work as Duty Editor for
specific broadcasts or periods of time, as required.
Are you
the right candidate?
• Recent
and relevant experience as a multi-media broadcast journalist.
• A full
command and up to date knowledge of Kiswahili (first or equivalent language).
• A good
knowledge of English including complete comprehension of written and spoken
English and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Wide
and up to date familiarity with East Africa and an in-depth understanding of
the areas’ Sporting Activities and Interests, 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.
• A good
knowledge of, and interest in British and international current affairs,
particularly insofar as they affect the target areas.
• An
excellent broadcasting voice and strong presentation skills with the ability to
perform at the microphone with flair. Good interviewing skills.
•
Ability to write, adapt and translate with accuracy, clarity and style
appropriate to differing audiences and forms of media.
• Good
keyboard/computer skills and the ability to acquire technical skills and to
operate technical equipment. A demonstrable interest in social media and an
understanding of the potential of new technology are essential.
Package
Description
Contract:
Permanent
Local
terms and conditions apply
Location:
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Any
offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right
to work in Tanzania.
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