Video Producer – BBC (Kinshasa)

Job Introduction

Job Title: Senior Journalist (Video Producer)

Band: D

Contract type: Full time, Permanent continuing.

Location: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to work in Democratic Republic of the Congo, where local terms and conditions apply

Job Introduction

BBC World Service is a leading international multimedia broadcaster and an integral part of BBC News. We are committed to delivering a wide range of language and regional services, and we collaborate closely with other departments within BBC News to serve our global audiences. We are expanding our focus to prioritize audience engagement and interactivity.

The WS Newsgathering & Deployments team is responsible for the gathering, production and delivery of digital-first innovative journalism

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Journalist (Video Producer) to join our team in the BBC Kinshasa Bureau. You will be responsible for an area of output, including editorial control, reporting, selection and compilation of material, production, leading teams and planning and implementing effective use of resources.

Job Responsibilities

The purpose of the role is primarily to initiate, gather and produce material for news, current affairs and general programming for digital platforms. Routinely self-shooting and editing complete packages for use across multiple platforms.
Will be routinely required to pitch, develop ideas, deploy and produce digital video content independently, with appropriate editorial guidance.
Ensure content is accurate and informative whilst striving for creative and imaginative output, and adhere to the best standards of video production.
Reversion video content produced by other World Service teams for different digital platforms.
To record video interviews and other types of original content as required.
Use analytics to inform video story choices and ensure the content is delivered in the right format(s).
Take a lead within a team setting on delivering a specific piece of journalism or project as appropriate.
To tailor different news treatments for different audiences ensuring that the output reflects the audiences we serve.
Work with graphics and visual journalism teams to produce creative and original sequences.
All producers may be required to travel off base on short reporting trips and assignments and to spend longer periods of time on story deployments.

Are you the Right Candidate?

Bilingual language expertise is preferred: A full command and up to date knowledge of French as first (or equivalent) language as well as complete comprehension of written and spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively.
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.
Experience of digital newsgathering, filming and filing video from the field, and proven ability to confidently use editing and production tools as required. A knowledge of outside broadcast techniques would be an advantage.
A good presence on camera and experience of social media lives would be an advantage.
Good knowledge of data analytics and experience of using it to shape the content and meet the needs of different audience groups.
Track record of encouraging, guiding and assisting colleagues who are new and unfamiliar with video and digital.
Broad understanding of current technical issues involved in production of video content and a demonstrable interest in new media technologies.
Thorough knowledge of news and current affairs in West Africa as well as around the world.
Good understanding of impartiality and journalistic values, and the ability to produce content for diverse and underserved audiences.
High level of interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate stories to other teams