The Ugandan Jobline

• To
  research, report, write, translate, edit, reversion or adapt stories or
  programme material for broadcasting and online publication. 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 Editorial Guidelines. To ensure the availability
  of required production facilities.
• To
  perform at the microphone with or without a script, edit and voice
  packages, conduct interviews and chair discussions and act as a
  participant in other productions, whether live, pre recorded or on
  location.
• To
  offer ideas for items, programmes/series and online output and to actively
  contribute to the editorial planning process. To suggest new angles on
  existing stories, means of moving the story on, and to put forward stories
  not yet covered.
• Responsible
  for a moving story, amending and updating material as required. To be able
  to freshen, and reversion a story. To be responsible for thinking through
  and around editorial problems, developing realistic alternative strategies
  and approaches.
• Understand
  the department’s strategy and to suggest ideas appropriate to its
  distinctive style and content.
• Work
  closely with other team members and with contributors, reporters and stringers.
  To advise other parts of the BBC on issues and themes in our area.
• Responsible
  for studio production of live and pre-recorded programmes. To respond to
  breaking stories whilst on air and to resolve technical difficulties.
• After
  appropriate training, to be able to use a range of audio & digital
  equipment and information technology software to research, write, assemble,
  edit and deliver programmes in the appropriate medium, to the highest
  professional standards.
• Build
  and maintain links with BBC News Online, to enable the efficient
  production of online content.
• Responsible
  for efficient use of allocated resources.
• All
  Multi-Media Journalists may be required to travel outside Tanzania on
  short reporting trips and assignments and to spend longer periods of time
  in the target area.
• All
  Multi-Media Journalists may be required to work with or move to other
  programme teams on a multi-media basis and to have the ability to work
  across a range of skills and in a flexible manner, and to carry out these
  responsibilities in accordance with the BBC’s overall standards and
  values.

• The
  BBC Multi-Media Journalist, BBC Swahili Service job placement should have
  recent and relevant experience as a multi-media broadcast journalist.
• Excellent
  command and up to date knowledge of Kiswahili (first or equivalent
  language).
• A
  good knowledge of English including complete comprehension of written and
  spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Wide
  and up to date familiarity with East Africa and an in-depth understanding
  of the areas’ Sporting Activities and Interests, history, politics, social
  issues and culture as well as the changing needs of the audience. An
  extensive knowledge of the media situation in the target area and the way
  it is developing.
• A
  good knowledge of, and interest in British and international current
  affairs, particularly insofar as they affect the target areas.
• An
  excellent broadcasting voice and strong presentation skills with the
  ability to perform at the microphone with flair. Good interviewing skills.
• Ability
  to write, adapt and translate with accuracy, clarity and style appropriate
  to differing audiences and forms of media.
• Good
  keyboard/computer skills and the ability to acquire technical skills and
  to operate technical equipment. A demonstrable interest in social media
  and an understanding of the potential of new technology are essential.
• Knowledge
  of the aims, objectives and standards of the BBC World Service.
• Knowledge
  of any of Somali, Arabic, French, Hausa, Kirundi or Kinyarwanda.

• Editorial
  Judgement – demonstrates
  balanced and objective judgement based on a thorough understanding of the
  BBC Editorial Guidelines, target audience, programme and department
  objectives. Makes the right editorial decisions, taking account of
  conflicting views where necessary.
• 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 an 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, set backs 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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