Job Openings at BBC

Job Purpose

We are looking for a talented and motivated digital producer to research, storyboard, report, present, write, translate, edit and adapt sport news stories or programme material for various audiences and platforms.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• A proven track record of creative digital storytelling delivered to deadline.
• Have an accomplished presentation style for digital platforms, which is fluent, engages the viewer and reflects the BBC values.
• Extensive knowledge of a variety of sports and issues impacting the industry and sport personalities on the continent
• Proven ability to use data analytic tools across BBC digital platforms and relevant social media platforms, to take editorial decisions and understand audience behaviour in the target market.
• Ability to push BBC News content on social media and engage with audiences according to the BBC editorial guidelines.
• Demonstrable up to date knowledge of the competition and mass media markets in which BBC News operates.

Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience

• A proven track record of creative digital storytelling delivered to deadline.
• Have an accomplished presentation style for digital platforms, which is fluent, engages the viewer and reflects the BBC values.
• Extensive knowledge of a variety of sports and issues impacting the industry and sport personalities on the continent
• Proven ability to use data analytic tools across BBC digital platforms and relevant social media platforms, to take editorial decisions and understand audience behaviour in the target market.
• Ability to push BBC News content on social media and engage with audiences according to the BBC editorial guidelines.
• Demonstrable up to date knowledge of the competition and mass media markets in which BBC News operates.

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Job Purpose

 We are looking for a talented and motivated video producer to be based in Abuja, Nigeria to pitch, develop ideas, deploy, produce and reversion digital video content independently with editorial guidance or collaboratively with others.

This position will sit alongside digital, production and journalism roles that will generate fresh, innovative and engaging stories for multiple platforms.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• This role primarily initiates, gathers and produces material for news, current affairs and general programming for digital platforms. You will be expected to routinely self-shoot and edit complete packages for use across multiple platforms.
• Ensure content is accurate and informative whilst striving for creative and imaginative output, and adhere to the best standards of video production.
• To record video interviews and other types of original content as required and work with graphics and visual journalism teams to produce creative and original sequences.
• Use analytics to inform video story choices and ensure the content is delivered in the right format(s).

Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience

• Bilingual language expertise is preferred: 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.
• 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.
• Experience of digital newsgathering, filming and filing video from the field, and proven ability to confidently use editing and production tools as required. A knowledge of outside broadcast techniques would be an advantage.
• A good presence on camera and experience of social media lives would be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of data analytics and experience of using it to shape the content and meet the needs of different audience groups. 
• Track record of encouraging, guiding and assisting colleagues who are new and unfamiliar with video and digital.

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Job Purpose

We are looking for a talented and motivated digital producer to research, storyboard, report, present, write, translate, edit and adapt business and economic news stories or programme material for various audiences.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• The Senior Journalist (Digital Producer) will generate new and creative treatments for digital and social platforms, particularly in text and video.
• Present engagingly for news and current affairs websites and social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.
• Use editorial judgement, creativity and flair to make original and compelling visual content and also produce interesting graphics sequences.
• Use knowledge of social and other trends to make informed decisions on upcoming stories.

Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience

• A proven track record of creative digital storytelling delivered to deadline.
• Have an accomplished presentation style for digital platforms, which is fluent, engages the viewer and reflects the BBC values.
• Knowledge of business and economic affairs, and ability to report on complex economics issues
• Proven ability to use data analytic tools across BBC digital platforms and relevant social media platforms, to take editorial decisions and understand audience behaviour in the target market.
• Ability to push BBC News content on social media and engage with audiences according to the BBC editorial guidelines.
• Demonstrable up to date knowledge of the competition and mass media markets in which BBC News operates.

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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 will provide quality and high impact sport 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 sport news stories, interviews, profiles and analysis
• 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.
• Expert knowledge of a variety of sports and issues impacting the industry and sport personalities on the continent, an enthusiasm for the topic
• 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

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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