The BBC International recruiting Senior Journalist- Reporter (Business) in Lagos

 The BBC is an international multimedia broadcaster on radio, TV, online and social networks with a weekly global audience of 320 million. As part of an historic multi-million pound expansion of BBC Africa, the BBC World Service is introducing a wide range of new and exciting language and regional content to serve African and global audiences.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Journalist - Reporter (Business)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type:  Fixed Term - Full Time
Band: D
Contract: FTC/Attachment for 6-months 

Job Description

  • The Senior Journalist - Reporter (Business) will be responsible for originating exciting ideas, newsgathering and producing stories on business and economy, which may include scripting, editing, outputting, filming and presenting content across a range of BBC output.

Main Responsibilities

  • Propose; research; write; report and edit interesting and well-explained reports on business, finance, and the economy. Producing thoughtful, analytical pieces in various formats – meeting high journalistic standards and fully observing the BBC editorial guidelines.
  • Alert editors to breaking news and be ready to file accurate, on-the-spot reports and present, as soon as possible. Check and advise against coverage when necessary. 
  • Develop and use all formats and platforms available to tell the story in the most appropriate way, with a particular focus on social media to deliver our journalism to audiences.
  • Supply items for the news diary, coming up with a stream of realistic coverage ideas and working jointly with other BBC reporters and producers in the field/region. 
  • Provide regular advice on news developments, guidance on agency or newspaper stories and briefings on government policies.
  • To gather material for broadcast on news topics and events which is reflective of the audiences we serve.
  • To provide timely, specialist and self-assured news coverage and analysis of news and events of interest to the audiences of the BBC.
  • Delivering to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards.

Are you the Right Candidate?

  • Experience in reporting business and producing analytical content.
  • Experience of live broadcasting including live breaking news with a good on-screen presence, self-assured microphone voice and ability to communicate effectively to target audience. A knowledge of and aptitude for using multimedia technology.
  • Demonstrates balanced and impartial judgement. Makes appropriate editorial decisions, taking account of conflicting views where necessary.
  • A demonstrable interest in new media which will include knowledge of how to maximise a story for digital, reporting experience and proven skills in generating original newsgathering.
  • Work in partnership with other reporters and producers.
  • Ability to convey story and programme ideas and to contribute fully to the planning process.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to improving diversity in the BBC and understands how individual differences can benefit the BBC. 
  • Ability to convey story and programme ideas and to contribute fully to the planning process.
  • 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 information.  
  • The flexibility and adaptability to sustain performance, particularly under pressure to meet deadlines and changing priorities and circumstances.
  • An understanding of health and safety procedures and how they apply to broadcasting.

Application Closing Date
2nd September, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click this link to apply online:https://tinyurl.com/3mvy4n45

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