Jobs at BBC Media Action

(Salary range from N160,000.00 gross per month)

The Assistant Producer will work to the Senior Producer taking responsibility for researching and delivering distinctive content on radio and online. The AP will have strong links and contacts in government and stakeholders in governance related projects.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To work with the Senior Producer in developing ideas and delivering editorially strong scripts/structured items.
• To research and fact check stories and programme ideas.
• To generate creative and original story ideas. This includes recognizing potential stories, helping others to build and realize their ideas
• To find suitable contributors.

ESSENTIAL:

• A good interviewing skill.
• Evidence of a strong interest in governance, current affairs and international news.
• Evidence of a high standard of editorial judgment.
• The ability to write scripts and cues to an acceptable standard of Journalism.
• Production skills based on substantial broadcasting and/or reporting experience.

DESIRABLE:

• The ability to cope with fast -changing situations within a pressurized environment,
• A willingness to engage in team working and a high level of interpersonal skills.
• Ability to originate and develop programme ideas.
• A sharp awareness of the needs and interests of a national audience.
• Strong links and contacts in government and stakeholders in governance related projects will be an added advantage.