We are looking for a Reporter with excellent spoken English
to work in a new Africa Health Unit and launch new health and lifestyle video
and TV products for African audiences.
All BBC Africa Health Journalists work across platforms on
Television, and digital video production. They will also work across multimedia
websites with a focus on digital video, text, interactivity and radio
services. The Reporter will plan and
produce packages for TV and video as well as arrange for guests to appear on
our output.
Job Title Reporter-Health
Job Reference BBC/TP/900558/25747
Contract Type Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date 28 August,
2018
Job Category Other
Business Unit News - W2020 –
Africa
Location Lagos
Role Responsibility
- To compile and present engaging content offering new perspectives and deeper exploration of Health stories, interviews, profiles and digital content.
- To plan, structure, write and produce content for use on TV, Digital and Radio and to develop treatments of the highest quality and with journalism at the heart.
- To pitch original stories with both TV and digital treatments, making sure that they work for online, social and TV platforms.
- To work closely with the BBC Africa teams in London, Dakar, Nairobi and other locations. To have a good working relationship with Health departments within the BBC, all BBC Africa Services, external organisations and independent production companies.
- To prepare edited material either working in a self-op environment or with a craft editor to produce inserts and packages for the various outlets such as Health TV features, News bulletins, Online or social.
- To find and brief contributors for live and edited stories and interview them for broadcast.
- To develop original ideas for digital content and create engaging blogs and vlogs for BBC online sites.
- To alert Editors to breaking news and be ready to file accurate, immediate on-the-spot reports.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be fluent in written and
spoken English. An ability to
communicate effectively in a Nigerian language would be advantageous. You will have a strong journalistic background
with evidence of working in a reporting role.
A good broadcasting voice is essential.
Experience of reporting on regional, political and economic issues is
important and you will be able to demonstrate a wide range of contacts for
interview purposes. You will have a good
knowledge of what works on TV and digital platforms within the market, a proven
track record of coming up with ideas and seeing them through to delivery,
ideally in a creative or media environment.
It is essential that you have exceptional knowledge of health and
lifestyle, in particular stories that appeal to an African audience and
excellent contacts.
Package Description
Continuing contract - local terms and conditions apply
Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional
upon you having the right to work in Nigeria
How to Apply
Interested persons should click here to apply
Good Luck!!!
