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.
Purpose of the Role
- BBC World Service is an international multimedia broadcaster, part of BBC News, delivering a wide range of language and regional services and working increasingly with other parts of BBC News to serve global audiences.
Your Key Responsibilities And Impact
- As a Video Journalist in the Igbo Service team, you will be expected to;
- Script, record, edit and produce video content, mainly in Igbo language, with speed and utmost creativity.
- Offer story ideas and will routinely self-film, edit news and produce packages for use across multiple platforms.
- Script, film, edit, produce video and file the content with speed and utmost creativity.
- Candidate must possess first-class video journalism skills with the ability to source for, gather, prepare audio and digital videos in Igbo language for social media and multi platforms.
Your Skills And Experience
- The successful candidate will have first-class video journalism skills, with the ability to source for, gather and prepare audio and video material for broadcast.
You Will Also Command The Following Attributes:
- Candidate must have a good command of spoken and written Igbo language
- Storytelling ability using graphics, audio and video for multiple platforms when needed.
- Ability to spot potential newsworthy stories for use on the BBC Igbo platforms and other services within the BBC.
- Recognising the distinct requirements of different types of content the service needs.
- Must be a good team player
- Must be able to deliver and meet up with newsroom deadlines.
- Ability to generate ideas, script, self-film and edit video routinely which is the focus of the role.
Method of Application
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