Description
We are seeking a highly successful Senior Journalist to supervise the production and output of the Focus on Africa Podcast programme, as well as its digital livestreams and assets, and whenever necessary, do the TV output.
The Senior Journalist will lead a talented team to produce engaging and informative content that resonates with our global audience while reflecting the rich diversity and complexities of African stories.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the planning, development, and production of engaging segments and features for Focus on Africa
- Collaborate with journalists, researchers, and contributors to identify and produce dynamic stories that reflect the experiences and concerns of African audiences
- Mentor and guide staff, providing feedback and professional development opportunities to build a high-performing production team
- Be responsible for the output of the daily episode, ensuring that all content adheres to BBC's editorial standards and guidelines
- Review and approve scripts and video packages before broadcast, ensuring alignment with the overall editorial strategy
- Oversee the digital presence of Focus on Africa, including podcast and social media platforms and audience engagement initiatives
- Coordinate with other BBC departments and international bureaus to source stories, enhance coverage, and collaborate on cross-platform features
Essential criteria:
- Strong track record in producing or commissioning in-depth and original stories
- Solid track record of outputting Audio Visual Podcast, current affairs programmes, as well as digital and streaming offers
- Strong experience of coping brilliantly in a breaking news environment with a deep understanding of Africa and the world
- Proven ability to lead and manage collaborative editorial teams working to deliver TV, Podcast, and Digital content
- A wealth of expertise in overseeing and subbing text in English, and editing video
- Strong working knowledge of data and visual journalism
- Excellent spoken communication skills in English
Desirable:
- Experience of filming would be an advantage
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