Communications, media, radio, tv Jobs in Kenya

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BBC

Journalist (Focus On Africa TV)

Nairobi, Kenya

BBC

Senior Journalist (Audio Production)

Nairobi, Kenya

Kenya Broadcasting Corporation- KBC

REF : TPD / 02 / 04 / 2023 : CREATIVE PRODUCER SS BA 2 – SS BA 3 (1 POSITION)

Nairobi, Kenya

Royal Media Services

CLOSED

Learning And Development Manager

Nairobi, Kenya

BBC

CLOSED

Digital Producer, Sport - East Africa (Senior Journalist)

Nairobi, Kenya

BBC

CLOSED

Reporter, Security - East Africa (Senior Journalist)

Nairobi, Kenya

BBC

CLOSED

Journalist, Swahili TV

Nairobi, Kenya

BBC

CLOSED

Journalist, East Africa

Nairobi, Kenya

BBC

CLOSED

Journalist - BBC Amharic Service

Nairobi, Kenya

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Nation Media Group

CLOSED

Chief Production Editor, Video & Audio

Nairobi, Kenya

Journalist (Focus On Africa TV)

Closing: Jun 2, 2023

This position has expired

Published: May 26, 2023 (8 days ago)

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Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience

  • Complete comprehension of written and spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively to broadcast standard.
  • Recent experience as a journalist, particularly covering Africa news and current affairs.
  • 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.
  • Understanding of an African language
  • A clear understanding of the needs and profile of the target audience and the ability to translate this into imaginative and compelling content ideas.


Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience

  • Complete comprehension of written and spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively to broadcast standard.
  • Recent experience as a journalist, particularly covering Africa news and current affairs.
  • 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.
  • Understanding of an African language
  • A clear understanding of the needs and profile of the target audience and the ability to translate this into imaginative and compelling content ideas.


  • The BBC World Service is undergoing a significant strategic review to become a digital first operation that provides distinctive and original content.
  • Focus on Africa is a daily news and current affairs TV programme broadcast on BBC World News and partner stations globally, and is one of the crown jewels of the BBC World Service. It is where we showcase our best journalism, analysis and explanation, helping audiences understand the world better.
  • Focus of Africa TV is evolving as part of an ambitious transformation across the World Service. The refreshed programme, presented from the continent for the first time, will meet our audience needs now and in the future.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Generate and produce new and creative treatments for digital, social and linear (TV and Radio) platforms.
  • 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.
  • Conduct research to inform and support production of features, investigations and original journalism.
  • Undertake interviewing and reporting duties, under broad direction in both recorded and live situations, in studio or on location.
  • Use knowledge of social trends across Africa to make informed decisions on upcoming stories


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