Vacancy title:
Multi-Media Journalist, BBC Swahili Service

Jobs at:
BBC SWAHILI

Deadline of this Job:
9th April 2018

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
The BBC Swahili Service is a flagship language service of the BBC World Service, part of the world’s 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 and Dar es Salaam and we have reporters in other countries in Africa. At the heart of our exciting output is the hugely successful mobile and desk website, bbcswahili. com, offering video, interactive and audio content together with links to our Facebook and Twitter accounts.

We aim to make international news relevant to our East African audience and bring international perspectives to bear on East African developments.

About You
We are looking for a Producer / Reporter with a knack for original journalism and an excellent understanding ot regional, British and international news and current affairs relevant to our Swahili audience. You must have strong knowledge of sports in Africa and globally and an ability to create and also present expert, authoritative and entertaining sports coverage from and to the region.

You will originate research, prepare, produce and present programs, items, packages, interviews, discussions, background, analysis and features, for radio, TV, online mobile and social media. You need to ensure that any programme material for which you are responsible meets the standards required by the BBC.

Our Ideal Candidate
You’ll need recent and relevant experience asa multi- media broadcast journalist. A full command and up to date knowledge of Kiswahili (first or equivalent language) is essential along with good knowledge of English including complete comprehension of written and spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively. You'll need to demonstrate wide and up to date familiarity with East Africa and an in-depth understanding of the area’s sporting activities and interests, history, politics, social issues and culture as well as the changing needs of the audience. You'll need an excellent broadcasting voice and strong presentation skills with the ability to perform at the microphone with flair. An ability to write, adapt and translate with accuracy, clarity and style appropriate to differing audiences and forms of media is also essential.

About the BBC
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.

Job application procedure

interested in joining us? Please find further details and apply online by visiting www.bbc.co.uk/jobs

The Job Reference is BBC/TP/623869/25846. We look forward to hearing from you.