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Job IntroductionThe BBC Swahili Service is a flagship language service of the BBC World Service, part of the worlds largest public broadcaster.
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 editorial teams are located in London, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam and we have reporters in other countries in Africa.
At the heart of the services exciting output is our hugely successful mobile and desk website, bbcswahili.com, offering video, interactive and audio content together with links to our Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Our output aims to make international news relevant to an East African audience, 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.
Role ResponsibilityWe are recruiting a Multi-Media Journalist tooriginate, research, prepare, produce and present items, packages, interviews, discussions, complete programmes, background, analysis and features. You will work across radio, TV, online, mobile and social media and need to ensure that any programme material meets the standards required by the BBC. You will also work as Duty Editor for specific broadcasts or periods of time, as required.
The Ideal CandidateYou will need recent and relevant experience as a multi-media broadcast journalist. A full command and up to date knowledge of Kiswahili is essential along with complete comprehension of written and spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively. You'll need to demonstrate a wide and up to date familiarity with East Africa and an in-depth understanding of the area's history, politics, social issues and culture as well as the changing needs of the audience. An extensive knowledge of the media situation in the target area and the way it is developing is essential. We're looking for candidates with an excellent broadcasting voice and strong presentation skills with the ability to perform at the microphone with flair. Good interviewing skills are also essential along with an ability to write, adapt and translate with accuracy, clarity and style appropriate to differing audiences and forms of media.
Package Description
Contract: Continuing (local terms and conditions)
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
About The Company
We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. You'll be asked questions relating to them as part of your application for this role.
The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background.
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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 editorial teams are located in London, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam and we have reporters in other countries in Africa.
At the heart of the services exciting output is our hugely successful mobile and desk website, bbcswahili.com, offering video, interactive and audio content together with links to our Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Our output aims to make international news relevant to an East African audience, 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.
Role ResponsibilityWe are recruiting a Multi-Media Journalist tooriginate, research, prepare, produce and present items, packages, interviews, discussions, complete programmes, background, analysis and features. You will work across radio, TV, online, mobile and social media and need to ensure that any programme material meets the standards required by the BBC. You will also work as Duty Editor for specific broadcasts or periods of time, as required.
The Ideal CandidateYou will need recent and relevant experience as a multi-media broadcast journalist. A full command and up to date knowledge of Kiswahili is essential along with complete comprehension of written and spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively. You'll need to demonstrate a wide and up to date familiarity with East Africa and an in-depth understanding of the area's history, politics, social issues and culture as well as the changing needs of the audience. An extensive knowledge of the media situation in the target area and the way it is developing is essential. We're looking for candidates with an excellent broadcasting voice and strong presentation skills with the ability to perform at the microphone with flair. Good interviewing skills are also essential along with an ability to write, adapt and translate with accuracy, clarity and style appropriate to differing audiences and forms of media.
Package Description
Contract: Continuing (local terms and conditions)
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
About The Company
We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. You'll be asked questions relating to them as part of your application for this role.
The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background.
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