BBC Multimedia Broadcast Journalist, Swahili Service (Kiswahili) Job in Nairobi Kenya
Location: Nairobi
Deadline for application: 14th October 2014
About the BBC:
The BBC has larger audiences in Africa than anywhere else in the world, through our broadcasts in Kiswahili, Somali, English, French, Hausa, Kinyarwanda and Kirundi.
We connect with our audiences through a variety of delivery methods including social media, digital, TV and radio.
Our editorial teams are located in London, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam and in other countries in Africa.
The BBC Swahili Service broadcasts the award-winning Dira ya Dunia television and radio programmes, Amka radio breakfast show and English Premier League commentaries, all watched and heard by audiences across East Africa and beyond.
Our output aims to make international news relevant to our East African audiences, and bring international perspectives to bear on East African developments.
Reporting in a dynamic and compelling fashion is important and interactivity forms a critical part of our content across all platforms.
About the Job:
Working as part of our editorial team and adhering to tight deadlines, you’ll be involved in all aspects of multi-media journalism including; presenting, interviewing, translating and writing packages predominantly for radio.
You will work to produce engaging content to exceptional standards, demonstrating your knowledge of and passion for our audiences.
All of the team are expected to offer ideas for items, programmes/series and online output and to actively contribute to the editorial planning process.
About You:
You’ll have complete comprehension of written and spoken Kiswahili and English, coupled with the ability to communicate effectively.
With recent and relevant journalistic experience and an in-depth understanding of East Africa’s history, politics, social issues and culture, you will be able to demonstrate your familiarity with our audiences, trends within our marketplace and knowledge of African and international current affairs.
As this role will involve presenting our evening radio show, you must have experience of presenting and news reading and a good broadcast voice.
About the benefits:
We care about our people and take our responsibilities towards them very seriously.
As well as fair terms and conditions, we also offer impressive benefits and opportunities to learn and develop inside the BBC.
This role is offered on Kenyan terms and conditions.
If you are interested in joining us please find a detailed job description and application procedure by visiting the link below:
For more information and job application details, see; BBC Multimedia Broadcast Journalist, Swahili Service (Kiswahili) Job in Nairobi Kenya
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