Broadcast Journalist - Nigeria (Igbo Service) at BBC

BBCLagos, Nigeria Design, Graphics and Media

Full Time

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is the public-service broadcaster of the United Kingdom, headquartered at Broadcasting House in London. It is the world's oldest national broadcasting organisation[3] and the second largest broadcaster in the world by number of employees, with over 20,000 staff in total, of which 16,672 are in public sector broadcasting

Main responsibilities

As a BBC Journalist you will work creatively across all digital platforms – audio, video and text – to ensure that the Igbo Service output develops and grows a distinctive character and status in its target area. On a daily basis, you will engage actively with the audience ensuring consistency of output. You will be required occasionally to do field reporting when needed.

You will also be required to:

Use a range of video, audio and digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble, edit and deliver outputs in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards
May be required to present the content on radio, TV or online -this might be live or recorded
May include the production and presentation of programmes - this might be live or recorded
Exercise editorial judgment in developing story ideas and producing accurate and impartial journalism
To undertake pre- and post-production and studio work, live and pre-recorded - use a range of video, audio and digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble, edit and deliver programmes in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards
To liaise closely with other team members and with other departments in the BBC, to ensure that output material is shared, duplication is avoided, and best practice is upheld
Take a lead within a team setting or on delivering a specific piece of journalism or project as appropriate
To tailor different news treatments for different audiences ensuring that the output reflects the audiences we serve
To prioritise and plan activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources available
To produce engaging packages through a range of production skills
Delivering to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards
At all times to carry out duties in accordance with the BBC health and safety policy
Shift work will be required which will include early mornings, late nights, weekends and public holidays.

Are you the right candidate?

The successful candidate will have some experience within a media environment and of delivering creative output on online platforms. Knowledge of local, regional and international news and current affairs is essential.
You will have knowledge of and recent experience of living in the target area, including a good understanding of the complexities of Nigeria.
The ability to work under pressure and to react to breaking news is essential.

We are also looking for someone who has:

Fluency and up to date knowledge of Igbo (written and spoken) and the ability to type quickly and accurately
Fluency in English including complete comprehension of written and spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively
Familiarity with video editing and writing for pictures and understanding social media
Familiarity with news production systems, and a willingness to learn to operate new technology and to be able to adapt to different working methods
The ability to write creatively in an engaging manner, produce and translate with accuracy, clarity and style appropriate to a young audience
Familiarity with the internet and an awareness of the potential of new technology
A demonstrable interest in working in a multimedia environment and in encouraging audience involvement
Familiarity with the region to which the Service broadcasts and an understanding of the region’s history, politics, social issues and culture as well as the changing needs of the audience
A good knowledge of, and interest in, international current affairs, particularly in so far as they affect the target areas
A good broadcasting voice and the ability to acquire the appropriate presentation style is desirable
A willingness to understand and adopt the editorial aims and policies of BBC and to abide by BBC