Assistant Digital Producer at BBC Media Action

Department: Production & Training
Reports to: Senior Digital Producer                                   
Start Date:  Immediate
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Duration of Contract: 6 months (with possibility of extension)

Job Purpose

• The Assistant Digital Producer will use their video, animation and/or infographic skills across all aspects of BBC Media Action’s Digital output (including social media and TV) to help deliver quality, impactful content that meets BBC editorial standards.

Main Duties

• Use videography, animation and/or infographic skills to help deliver quality, impactful content for social media, TV and other digital outputs.
• Support the production and posting of a range of social media content, including the creation of original video and multimedia content.
• Pitch, write, record, report and edit original BBC Media Action content geared toward social media and/or TV audiences.
• Engage and interact with our communities across social platforms.
• Help ensure that all content or language published on BBC Media Action digital platforms adhere to BBC editorial guidelines.
• Prioritise relevant content creation and platform management against identified goals, knowing which platforms and tasks are more important to different audiences within the scope of BBC Media Action’s digital strategy.
• Work with other Production & Training team members to ensure that our digital, radio and TV content complements each other for maximum reach and audience impact.
• Analyse social media metrics to gain insight into the behaviour of our social media communities, distribution of our content across the web, and any emerging digital trends.
• Contribute to the evolution of BBC Media Action’s digital strategy by providing innovative content ideas and concrete insights into content performance.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Strong experience using video, animation and/or infographic skills to create engaging content.
• Relevant video or photo editing skills and fluency in relevant creative software such as Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, etc.
• Experience producing content for social media websites or other digital platforms.
• Demonstrated knowledge or interest in digital trends in media, entertainment, and emerging technologies.
• A strong visual sense.
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to work within established deadlines.
• Sound knowledge of digital best practices and the digital landscape.
• A self-starter excited by digital production and the potential of working collaboratively in a dynamic and growing team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written English. Additional fluency in Hausa, Igbo or Yoruba is desirable.
• Evidence of imagination and an enthusiasm for generating new ideas.
• Excellent planning and time management skills.

Key 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:

• Decision Making - Is ready and able to take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of the decision made.
• Planning and Organization - Is able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and Others. Prioritizes and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources requirements.
• Managing relationships and team working - Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Works co-operatively with others to be part of a team, as opposed working separately or competitively.
• Resilience - Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions in the lace of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative situations, Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterized by commitment, motivation and energy:
• Influencing and Persuading - Ability to present Sound arid 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