Journalist at BBC World Service

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Industry: Media Production
Description: The BBC World Service is the world's largest international broadcaster, broadcasting radio and television news, speech and discussions in 29 languages to many parts of the world on analogue and digital shortwave platforms, Internet streaming, podcasting, satellite, FM and MW relays. It was announcedย in November 2016 that The BBC World Service will start broadcasting in Igbo, Nigerian Pidgin, Yoruba and Amharic among others in its biggest expansion since the 1940s. The World Service reached 210 million people a week (TV, radio and online) on average in 2015. The English-language service broadcasts 24 hours a day.
Job Description

As a Video Journalist within the Tigrinya team, you are responsible for coming up with video ideas, video shooting and editing, preparing scripts for video and online text. You will also be responsible for sharing some of the stories covered across the BBC. 

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT: 

  • Use a range of video, audio, and digital equipment, as well as information technology, to research, write, assemble, edit, and deliver content in the appropriate medium to the highest professional standards. 
  • Present content on radio, television, or online platforms, either live or recorded, as required. 
  • Undertake pre-production, post-production, and studio work for both live and pre-recorded programmes. 
  • Collaborate closely with your immediate team and the wider BBC to ensure high-quality editorial and technical output. 
  • Take a lead within a team setting or delivering a specific piece of journalism or project as appropriate. 

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

  • Significant recent experience as a journalist, with a good knowledge of production techniques. 
  • Demonstrate excellent video editing skills and strong teamwork abilities. 
  • Excellent command of Tigrinya and English. 
  • Ability to deliver under tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards. 
  • Ability to use technology as required, to gather material for broadcast. 
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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