BBC Vacancy for Reporter, Health - West Africa (Senior Journalist)

[Scholar]

Journalism
Permanent - Full Time
NG
BBC PS - Nigeria
Job Closing Date:  30/05/2023


THE ROLE
Job Band
Band: D
Contract type: Continuing/Permanent
Location: Lagos
Local Terms and Conditions apply

Job Purpose
The BBC World Service is an impartial and independent international news provider, part of BBC News, which delivers radio and TV output in addition to the digital first approach.

In line with a new strategy to transition the World Service into a digital first operation that provides distinctive and original content, it is establishing content and production hubs to create high impact, original journalism for its global audiences.

This role is meant to provide quality and high impact health news reporting and analysis across a range of BBC News outlets and platforms.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
To compile and present engaging content offering new perspectives and deeper exploration of Health stories, interviews, profiles and digital content

Produce a wide range of creative ideas to engage audiences across different linear and digital platforms

Identify, develop and package original stories and other content for various BBC platforms

Build and maintain regional contacts and provide timely warning of developing stories and trends

Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience
Bilingual language expertise is essential: A full command and up to date knowledge of a key world Service regional language as first (or equivalent) language as well as complete comprehension of written and spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively.

Excellent knowledge of health systems in Africa, global health trends, research and knowledge development in health and wellbeing

Ability to originate, plan, develop and produce engaging digital content on complex political and social issues that will appeal to African and global audiences, particularly among women and young people.

A record of live reporting as well as ability to tell stories in engaging style and pace

This role will involve regional travel on short notice


DISCLAIMER
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

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