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  • Posted: May 17, 2023
    Deadline: Not specified
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    The BBC is the world’s leading public service broadcaster. We’re impartial and independent, and every day we create distinctive, world-class programmes and content which inform, educate and entertain millions of people in the UK and around the world.
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    Senior Journalist (Video Producer-West Africa)

    About The Job
    Job Purpose:

    • The BBC World Service is undergoing a significant strategic review to become a digital first operation that provides distinctive and original content.
    • In line with this strategy, we are establishing digital production hubs to produce high impact, original journalism for our audiences across the globe.
    • We are looking for a talented and motivated video producer to be based in Ghana 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.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to BBC on careers.bbc.co.uk to apply

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