PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• We are recruiting a Journalist who will have a crucial part to play on the Newsday team.  You’ll work on original and forward planning stories or special programmes that make an impact on air, on digital and around the BBC.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Suggest creative story ideas and treatments every day for the programme and also other BBC platforms – and have a proven track record of delivering these.
• Understand which guests will best serve a story and know how to secure their participation.
• Have a strong understanding of World Service target audiences, including how to engage younger listeners and women audiences, which are a strategic priority.
• Write in English creatively, clearly and concisely in an engaging manner, which is suitable for broadcast on Newsday, as well as for digital content and BBC News online

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Knowledge of international news and current Affairs: Substantial understanding of international news and current affairs, with the ability to demonstrate insight into key global stories and issues, especially those that matter most to our biggest audience in Africa.
• Live broadcasting: Demonstrable knowledge and experience of working in a live and daily news environment, including working on breaking news.
• Journalism and creativity: Strong evidence of identifying original stories and bringing them to life through imaginative storytelling and innovative production techniques. Demonstrable experience of high-quality writing for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Digital impact: The ability to create digital assets using audio, video, or stills – including how to share stories with the widest possible audiences through social media.
• Teamwork: Demonstrable experience of collaborating with colleagues across different programmes, teams, or departments to maximise the impact and originality of output. A proven ability to be an inclusive and supportive team player, with a clear willingness to work collaboratively and contribute positively to shared goals.