Mentor/producer-presenter Job at BBC Media Action
Mentor/producer-presenter Job at BBC Media Action… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at BBC Media Action.
Description:
BBC Media Action, formerly known as the BBC World Service Trust, is the BBC’s international development charity, funded independently by external grants and voluntary contributions.
Responsibilities:
- To develop and deliver the partner training and capacity-building elements of BBC Media Action’s A National Conversation project: to reach the highest standards in terms of quality, effectiveness, impact and relevance, meeting objectives clearly defined in the project proposal.
- To be the voice of a potential national radio show, presenting the programme in an engaging style that appeals to the existing audiences and attracts new listeners.
- Plan, script, produce and edit programme items and full editions of the programme.
- To work with the senior trainer mentor and partnerships development manager to design a formal and on-the-job production guide for partner radios and to independently deliver these training to radio producers at assigned partner stations. This document will guide the entire period of mentorship and serve as a frame of reference for evaluating the trainer/mentor’s performance.
- To deliver a series of training workshops and events, using an agreed training guide.
- To deliver one-on-one mentoring to young reporters and journalists at assigned partner organizations. The trainer/mentor will provide constructive feedback at the end of each assignment.
- Work closely with senior producers and project team to develop topics and create its work plan ready for production
- To plan, arrange and conduct field interviews for the national programme
- To work closely with radio partner producers on all aspects of training and programme production to ensure maximum ownership.
Qualifications:
- A recognized Journalism/Mass Communication Degree from a reputable university or college.
- Fluent in English and Swahili with the ability to write reports and scripts in these languages.
- Strong editorial judgment and substantial radio production experience within Tanzania are essential (3 years minimum with a reputable organization).
- Experience in training journalists is an added advantage
- Excellent interpersonal skills, multitasking, communication & influencing skills
- Strong understanding of and commitment towards BBC editorial values
- Strong understanding of the role of media and communications in development.
How to Apply
Interested qualified candidates should submit their CV with cover letter (in English, PDF or Microsoft Word format) which outlines their experience and suitability for the role by email to: [email protected] – Please include the title of the position applied for in the subject line and send.
The role may involve working with groups of vulnerable children and adults. For the successful candidate, mandatory training will be provided on BBC Media Action’s safeguarding policy and staff code of conduct. A police background check may form part of the recruitment process. BBC Media Action operates a zero-tolerance policy concerning all forms of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people.
Application Deadline: 31st October 2021 by 5 pm.
