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.
Job Purpose
- The Senior Technical Producer will work with the Head of Production and Training and other members of the production and training department to produce high-quality multimedia outputs.
- The Senior Technical Producer will oversee studio management and production activities for BBC Media Action in Nigeria, focusing on delivering dynamic and distinctive radio, TV, and social media programming in line with BBC standards. In this vein, the Senior Technical Producer is expected to contribute to the actualisation of production objectives through the application of technical skills in the different aspects and stages of content creation.
- The Senior Technical Producer will lead a team of technical producers and other production personnel to deliver outputs across different programme genres and formats.
- The role reports to the Head of Production and will work closely with other producers.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the Head of Production and Training, and working with other technical producers, take responsibility for a range of sound and video recording and editing needs for BBC Media Action in Nigeria.
- This may include location recording of radio dramas, field interviews, debates, in-studio recordings, public service announcements, or any other potential output on any platform.
- Supervise a team of technical producers as they conduct the recording and editing of original BBC Media Action content for publishing and broadcast across media channels.
- Lead on ensuring that the technical quality of BBC Media Action’s production activities and outputs is as creative and impactful in a dynamic and evolving media market.
- Be responsible for post-production editing of programs, sound balancing of programs for broadcast, and delivery of final versions to the deadline.
- Work with relevant teams to plan ahead of production, including recces, equipment prep, logistics, and consideration of health and safety issues from a technical recording perspective.
- Along with the rest of the technical production team, take responsibility for technical safety in the studio and on location, and operate all equipment safely adhering to safety regulations.
- Keep up with the latest recording and editing advances, methods and trends and implement them into your work.
- Contribute to content creation by participating actively in brainstorming and ideation activities.
- Any other tasks assigned by Media Action to achieve project and organisational objectives.
Required skills, knowledge, and experience
- Strong experience in recording video and sound for radio, TV and digital, both in-studio and in a variety of outdoor settings.
- Strong attention to detail and an ability to work within established deadlines.
- Excellent planning and time management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and experience using these skills in a media production setting
- Strong experience recording video and sound for radio, TV and digital for different programme formats, including interviews, discussions and drama.
- Strong editing experience in video and sound for radio and/or TV programmes.
- Strong experience working with relevant computer software like Pro-Tools, Logic Pro Audio, Adobe Audition, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere and After Effects.
- Demonstrable understanding of BBC editorial values.
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