BBC Media Action’s communication projects are rooted in local people’s experiences and understanding. Our extensive research programme - called "world class” by the UK government’s Department for International Development (DFID) - provides insight into audiences’ lives to ensure that our projects reflect their needs and circumstances. We also use our data to monitor how effectively our programmes engage people and stimulate change; lessons learned are then built into future projects. To share our findings and learning as widely as possible, we publish policy and research reports and briefings to inform communication for development practitioners and policy-makers. Since we are not funded by the licence fee, none of this work would be possible without the backing of our generous donors - governments, foundations, corporations and individuals. In Nigeria, BBC Media Action run a number of multiplatform and capacity-strengthening projects including health radio shows tackling maternal and neonatal health, HIV and AIDS and pneumonia and diarrhoea. A long-running radio drama and magazine shows in both Hausa and Pidgin English address governance issues.
About the role
- Are you a creative, out-of-the-box visual thinker with top-notch editing skills? Want to help us promote the work of the BBC’s international charity, supporting local journalists and developing creative content that shares trusted information to save and change lives?
- BBC Media Action is looking to expand its pool of freelance talent for video editing for key moments and events. We are in need of freelance video editors, primarily working with commissioned content from across our global organisation to deliver short to medium-length films for multiple channels about our work.
- Freelancers will be invited to join the pool for a set period of up to three years.
- This role corresponds to Content Producer in the BBC Career Path Framework (band C). We are open to hybrid/agile or fully remote working, with individuals based in any country in which BBC Media Action currently has a registered office.
Job Description
Key responsibilities:
- Produce distinctive film content for a variety of platforms using specialist production skills
- Ensure content reflects our diverse audiences
- Keep up to date with emerging industry trends;
- Work effectively with teams across BBC Media Action and the wider BBC, ensuring the maintenance of excellent relationships throughout;
- Manage budgets and resources within the agreed parameters.
- Develop and manage positive working relationships with staff, contributors and talent and be able to give constructive feedback;
- Seek improvements in content production to develop further efficiencies in working practices;
- Work within BBC compliance policies, including editorial guidelines, referring on matters of potential controversy;
- Support the creation of short and medium-length films for digital, online and broadcast channels and in support of our events and key moments
- Be accountable for working within the BBC Legal and Health & Safety policies and guidelines.
All of BBC Media Action’s consultants must
- Understand and comply with BBC Media Action’s Safeguarding policy and Code of Conduct;
- Report any Safeguarding concerns immediately, using the whistleblowing Policy;
- Have a strong understanding of and commitment to BBC editorial values
Knowledge, skills and responsibilities:
- Demonstrated experience of editing in Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere
- A thorough knowledge of BBC editorial guidelines and other compliance policies, or the desire and ability to glean this knowledge quickly.
- Understanding of the importance of the BBC's values in accuracy and impartiality.
- A passion for and a great understanding of international development and/or media development
- Proven knowledge and experience of the latest production techniques and technologies and the technical skills to produce quality content across multi-platforms;
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of working in a content production environment;
- Demonstrable ability to develop fresh, new creative ideas.
- Experience of taking ideas from concept to finished product whilst driving forward creativity;
- Knowledge of the target audiences, their needs and expectations;
- Effective planning and organising skills. Ability to prioritise and deliver consistently to deadlines
- Ability to prioritise workload efficiently and to maintain standards of accuracy and attention to detail when working to deadlines or changing priorities;
- Sound editorial judgement and an ability to decide when to seek guidance and escalate issues where appropriate.
- An ability to consider a range of problems and use own judgement to apply effective, time critical solutions.
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