Application Deadline: 17 May 2015
Broadcast Journalist, Global Newsbeat, BBC Swahili Service
Job Reference: BBCfTP1394285/12049
Contract Type: 12 month contract
Location: Nairobi or Dar Es Salaam
The SSC World Service is the world's largest international multimedia broadcaster with a global weekly audience of 192 million people, delivering a wide range of language and regional services on radio, TV, digital and social media.
We have recently launched Global Newsbeat, an exciting project to bring news in Kiswahili to young audiences across East Africa, to help them better understand events and issues which affect their lives, as well as bringing the latest in entertainment, technology and sports. We offer a creative workplace, with an agenda and production style which puts young adult audiences at the heart of what we do and takes a multi- media approach to sharing output through our websites and social media.
Are you an experienced broadcast journalist who is fluent in spoken and written Kiswahili, with an excellent comprehension of written and spoken English? Can you deliver at the cutting edge of international news yet know what are the issues which are important to young people in your world? If so, we would like to hear from you! Our successful candidate will have proven experience in writing and presenting topical, up-to-date news bulletins in a creative and engaging style which appeals to young audiences. If this sounds like you, please take the next step in your career by applying to join us.
We care about our people, and take our responsibilities towards them very seriously. As well as fair terms and conditions, we also offer really impressive benefits - including medical insurance and world-class opportunities to learn and develop inside the SSC.
Please note that paper applications will NOT be accepted.
We are particularly keen to receive applications from female journalists who are under- represented at Global Newsbeat
Broadcast Journalist-( Global Newsbeat, BBC Swahili Service) POSITION DESCRIPTION:
From The GuardianBroadcast Journalist, Global Newsbeat, BBC Swahili Service
Job Reference: BBCfTP1394285/12049
Contract Type: 12 month contract
Location: Nairobi or Dar Es Salaam
The SSC World Service is the world's largest international multimedia broadcaster with a global weekly audience of 192 million people, delivering a wide range of language and regional services on radio, TV, digital and social media.
We have recently launched Global Newsbeat, an exciting project to bring news in Kiswahili to young audiences across East Africa, to help them better understand events and issues which affect their lives, as well as bringing the latest in entertainment, technology and sports. We offer a creative workplace, with an agenda and production style which puts young adult audiences at the heart of what we do and takes a multi- media approach to sharing output through our websites and social media.
Are you an experienced broadcast journalist who is fluent in spoken and written Kiswahili, with an excellent comprehension of written and spoken English? Can you deliver at the cutting edge of international news yet know what are the issues which are important to young people in your world? If so, we would like to hear from you! Our successful candidate will have proven experience in writing and presenting topical, up-to-date news bulletins in a creative and engaging style which appeals to young audiences. If this sounds like you, please take the next step in your career by applying to join us.
We care about our people, and take our responsibilities towards them very seriously. As well as fair terms and conditions, we also offer really impressive benefits - including medical insurance and world-class opportunities to learn and develop inside the SSC.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
If you are interested in joining us at the SSC Swahili Service, you can apply by visiting www.bbc.co.uk/careers and searching for reference number BBC/TP/394285/12049.Please note that paper applications will NOT be accepted.
We are particularly keen to receive applications from female journalists who are under- represented at Global Newsbeat
Broadcast Journalist-( Global Newsbeat, BBC Swahili Service) at BBC Swahili
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