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To research, pitch, and produce compelling news stories and features tailored for radio/podcast broadcasts as well as online and social. Ensure content is informative, accurate, and engaging, reflecting the diversity of our audience’s experiences and perspectives
To conduct interviews and gather information from various sources, including government officials, community leaders, and ordinary citizens
To present news stories, reports, and features live on air for both visualized radio/podcast and digital video. This includes adapting style and tone to suit different formats and audiences
To ensure that BBC Editorial principles and all relevant legal, contractual and copyright requirements are met, referring upwards in cases of difficulty or doubt
To work closely with editorial colleagues, producers, and field reporters to develop and execute story ideas. Participate in team discussions and contribute to the overall editorial direction of Focus on Africa
To maintain up-to-date knowledge of current affairs, cultural happenings, and developments within Africa and beyond. Analyze trends and issues impacting the continent in order to produce timely and relevant news
To oversee the digital presence of BBC Great Lakes, including social media platforms
To coordinate with other BBC departments and international bureaus to source stories, enhance coverage, and collaborate on cross-platform features
To build and maintain relationships with correspondents and contributors as needed
To build and maintain diverse contact lists; compile and distribute information with other members of the team
Are you the right candidate?
Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills in Kinyarwanda, Kirundi and English are all essential
Demonstrable experience of producing original content that has been impactful and reached new audiences and knowledge of social media best practice
Proven ability to work independently, or collaboratively as required, on original journalism for underserved audiences across a range of specialisms
In-depth knowledge of the news agenda across the Great Lakes region and its diaspora; ability to spot an interesting, shareable story - and generate eye-catching headlines and content to go with it
Ability to find interesting, alternative angles on established/on-going stories that dominate the news agenda
Track record of creativity in the use of pictures, graphics and audio to illustrate and explain fast-moving events and complex stories
Experience of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. A self-starting individual – you will be able to come up with ideas, get them commissioned made and delivered efficiently
Strong working knowledge of the data and analytics tools available and demonstrable evidence of using them effectively
Strong research abilities to prepare for broadcasts, with the capability to analyze and distil complex information for audience consumption
An understanding of and respect for diverse cultural perspectives, enabling thoughtful engagement with various community topics and issues
Experience of filming and editing would be an advantage
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