Reporter, Health - West Africa (Senior Journalist) at BBC

Job Purpose

In line with a new strategy to transition the World Service into a digital first operation that provides distinctive and original content, it is establishing content and production hubs to create high impact, original journalism for its global audiences.

This role is meant to provide quality and high impact health news reporting and analysis across a range of BBC News outlets and platforms.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• To compile and present engaging content offering new perspectives and deeper exploration of Health stories, interviews, profiles and digital content
• Produce a wide range of creative ideas to engage audiences across different linear and digital platforms
• Identify, develop and package original stories and other content for various BBC platforms
• Build and maintain regional contacts and provide timely warning of developing stories and trends

Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience

• Bilingual language expertise is essential: A full command and up to date knowledge of a key world Service regional language as first (or equivalent) language as well as complete comprehension of written and spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Excellent knowledge of health systems in Africa, global health trends, research and knowledge development in health and wellbeing
• Ability to originate, plan, develop and produce engaging digital content on complex political and social issues that will appeal to African and global audiences, particularly among women and young people.
• A record of live reporting as well as ability to tell stories in engaging style and pace
• This role will involve regional travel on short notice