The Ugandan Jobline

• Suggest
  and research stories or story elements for BBC Africa Service and other
  BBC services if requested by the editors/line managers; to find
  contributors and interviewees as well as other sources of material and/or
  actuality, as appropriate and to the required specification, whilst
  maintaining professional journalistic standards of accuracy, impartiality
  and fair dealing and adhering to the BBC’s Editorial guidelines.
• Offer
  ideas for items in a range of platforms; to suggest and develop special
  projects in Africa and to actively contribute to the editorial planning
  process.
• To
  go on duty trips to gather information for output with a
  correspondent and/or a shoot/edit, or individually, as required.
• Work
  closely with correspondents from across the BBC, on duty trips and on
  base, ensuring that they are appropriately supported, both editorially and
  logistically.
• The
  ability to report from the field if needed.
• Suggest
  new broadcasting formats and techniques for BBC output from Africa.
• Keep
  abreast with latest developments in storytelling. To encourage
  correspondents and editors to think beyond traditional formats.
• Organise
  effective coverage from location throughout the region on the basis of
  editorial priorities and programme requirements.
• Observe
  and carry out any requirement outlined in the BBC News Safety Policy and,
  where necessary, to execute documentation required for risk
  assessment procedures.
• Prepare
  the prospects for the upcoming day on a daily basis, as well as for
  upcoming weeks and other planning periods, as required.
• Obtain
  and confirm incoming information as requested by the line manager,
  including by active use of social media for newsgathering purposes.
• On
  his/her own or upon editor/producer task to search news angles, to verify
  and clarify information, to prepare (also in written form) background
  material.
• Follow
  safety requirements and instructions, especially in relation to
  emergencies; and to report any accidents, dangerous situations or defects
  in safety arrangements.
• Prepare
  in good time information necessary to accredit personnel, research contact
  numbers and seek appropriate guests for interviews and programmes.
• Update
  the existing and establish new contacts and sources of information. To
  contribute to and maintain electronic databases of guests of programmes
  and multimedia projects.

• Previous
  exposure and experience of work in a similar position in a news
  environment.
• Wide
  and up-to-date familiarity with the target area and an in-depth
  understanding of African history, politics, social issues and culture as
  well as the changing needs of African audiences. Extensive knowledge of
  the media situation in the target area and the way it is developing.
• Possess
  basic skills of shooting photo and video, and of gathering journalistic
  material through other technical means.
• Fluent
  in English, both in written and spoken form, ability to communicate
  effectively on a high level.
• A
  full command and up to date knowledge of stories and issues relating to
  your specific region.
• The applicant should be a talented and
  experienced field producer with excellent spoken and written English to
  join the Africa Service and work across all platforms.
• Ability to demonstrate that you are an
  experienced Journalist with creative ideas for TV, digital and radio and
  have a desire to report news in a fair and unbiased way.
• Broad
  knowledge and understanding of the latest developments in digital
  storytelling.
• Thorough
  knowledge of current affairs and the broadcast environment in the target
  area, including familiarity with official structures and procedures
  pertinent to that environment.
• Broad
  knowledge and understanding of the needs, platforms and styles of
  the BBC.
• Ability
  to work unsupervised, managing changing priorities in a fast-moving
  environment, responding promptly and reliably to the requests of your
  colleagues.
• Excellent
  interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate proficiently both in
  written and verbal form with people at all levels.
• Ability
  to work as part of a team, under pressure and to deadlines.
• Proficiency
  in IT skills, including Microsoft Office programmes, ENPS, CPS. Practical
  experience and extensive knowledge of the Internet and an
  understanding of the potential of new technology is essential. Eagerness
  to master and use new technologies.
• Familiarity
  with special equipment including the ability to operate recording, studio,
  photo and video equipment.
• Broad
  knowledge and understanding of BBC safety procedures in base and on
  location.

• Editorial Judgement –
  demonstrates balanced and objective judgement based on a thorough
  understanding of BBC editorial guidelines, target audience, programme and
  department objectives. Makes the right editorial decisions, taking account
  of conflicting views where necessary.
• Commitment to the BBC and the BBC
  Africa strategy – demonstrates an interest and willingness to help
  the BBC achieve its objectives in the target area.
• Creative Thinking – able to
  transform creative ideas into practical reality. Can look at existing
  situations and problems in novel ways and come up with creative solutions.
• Planning and organisation –
  able to think ahead in order to establish and efficient and appropriate course
  of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans activities taking
  into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines,
  staffing and resources.
• Communication – able to get
  one’s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and
  techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.
• Influencing and persuading – able to
  present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw
  from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in
  agreement or behaviour change.
• Managing relationships and team working
  – able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range
  of people. Works co-operatively with others to be part of a team, as
  opposed to working separately or competitively.
• Resilience – manages personal
  effectiveness by managing emotions in the face of pressure, setbacks or
  when dealing with provocative situations. Demonstrates an approach to work
  that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.
• Flexibility – adapts and works
  effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups. Able to
  understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue,
  to adapt an approach as the requirements of a situation change, and to
  change or easily accept changes in one’s own organisation or job
  requirements.

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