Jobs at BBC World Service

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT: 

• Evaluate BBC News Division’s operations in Africa and the Middle East using knowledge of international tax rules.   
• Oversee outsourced tax compliance for direct, indirect, and payroll taxes.   
• Coordinate the CbC reporting for the African and Middle East region  
• Oversee operational transfer pricing by evaluating calculations and coordination with local accounting teams for ledger postings.  
• Support regional tax audits, including investigating and reviewing responses to notices and enquiries from taxing authorities.   
• Review regional uncertain tax positions and document findings.   
• Collaborate effectively with several functions including finance, legal, operations, business development and bureau teams.    

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: 

• A qualified chartered accountant or a chartered tax advisor (CA/CPA/ACA/ACCA/CTA/ADIT or equivalent).   
• Significant years of relevant corporate and international tax experience in a multinational or a large tax practice.   
• Good knowledge of IFRS tax accounting principles.  
• Good understanding of transfer pricing principles and experience with implementation of intercompany transactions and agreements.   
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.    

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The successful candidate will have:

• A high level of editorial awareness and judgment demonstrated by a strong journalistic record.
• Excellent news judgement, with a track record of dealing with complex editorial and legal issues.
• Proven written and broadcast skills with the ability to deliver reports with assurance from location or the newsroom/studio.
• Experience working at a senior level on major stories & breaking news.
• Demonstrable experience of working in a hostile environment.
• An excellent understanding of different programmes and services and their audiences, as well as the audiences challenges facing the BBC.
• A clear and impressive understanding of digital media, with a demonstrable track record of delivering journalism through online writing, social media and/or digital videos.

A successful candidate will be able to:

• Present and explain complex information and ideas in an accessible manner, adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.
• Innovate with digital journalism, experimenting with ideas for compelling digital videos and social media content.
• Draw on ideas from the best of digital journalism, and have the confidence to help the BBC change the way it delivers news and analysis to new audiences.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of a particular subject and use that knowledge to offer insight and perspective.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with a range of people, working with others as part of a team and developing effective relationships outside the BBC.
• Demonstrate a commitment to improving the diversity of the BBC’s coverage, representing all audiences and all points of view.
• Prioritise and plan activities, taking into account all relevant factors such as deadlines and resource requirements.
• Provide high quality journalism, particularly under pressure to meet deadlines and changing priorities and circumstances.
• Follow BBC safety requirements and instructions, especially in relation to emergencies; report any accidents, dangerous situations or defects in safety arrangements.

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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.