BROADCAST JOURNALISTS
Job Ref. No: 645620
Location: Nairobi
Contract Type: Continuing
Job Category: Journalism
Closing date for applications: 2 September 2011
Department
As part of the world’s largest broadcaster, the BBC Somali Service is one of the most trusted news
organisations broadcasting to the Horn of Africa and the Somali diaspora. From our bases in London and Nairobi, we broadcast to huge audiences via radio, online and mobile phone platforms. We have
reporters across the Horn of Africa, and in several key capitals elsewhere, who contribute to our
unrivalled, impartial and up-to-date coverage.
Our Somali Service forms part of our wider African Service which also currently broadcasts in English,
French, Hausa and Swahili.
Role
Based in Nairobi, Kenya, you’ll work as part of our busy multi-media journalistic team, reporting to the
Editor, Somali Service and on a daily basis, reporting to a Senior Broadcast Journalist, as appropriate.
Broadly speaking, you’ll originate, research, prepare, produce and present a range of our output, for
radio, online and other media forms. Therefore, you’ll be writing, translating and adapting material
swiftly
and accurately for broadcasting and online publication. You’ll also conduct interviews and reports,
undertaking live, pre-recorded, scripted and un-scripted work.
You'll also build and maintain links with BBC News Online and BBC Online, to enable the efficient
production of online content.
Requirements
You’ll need substantial recent relevant journalistic experience. Naturally, you’ll have Somali as your first (or
equivalent) language, together with full comprehension of English. You’ll also demonstrate an excellent
microphone voice and strong radio presentation skills. This will allow you to portray your in depth and
current knowledge of Somali, regional and international current affairs. You’ll supplement this with strong
IT skills, extensive knowledge of the internet and a good understanding of multi-media broadcasting.
You'll also display a knowledge of the aims, objectives and standards of the BBC World Service.
To apply, please follow the link below:
https://careers.bbc.co.uk/fe/tpl_bbc01.asp?s=AjLiOTqDbSEjGgSby&jobid=39691,3448473652&key=51086103&c=876857348798&pagestamp=sekcdzehedffvjypsu