We are now looking for a Video Journalist to join our team in Nairobi. This is an attachment / fixed term contract for nine months.
Role Responsibility
The role of the Video Journalist is to produce, shoot and edit material, delivering highly shareable and engaging content for our Afaan Oromo and other East African audiences. You will ensure content is published according to timelines and meets the highest editorial standards at all times. You will also be responsible for location lighting, filming, editing, post production and product delivery.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have a full command of Afaan Oromo (written and spoken) and a broadcast-standard of English. Knowledge of other Ethiopian languages would be a distinct advantage. Demonstrable knowledge in a journalistic background is essential. Experience of digital newsgathering, original journalism, using various cameras and filing video from the field is important. You will have a track record of filming and editing high quality video content, with knowledge of working with Final Cut Pro and other tools and applications as required. A full understanding of current technical issues involved in production of video content and a demonstrable interest in new media technologies is important.
Contract: attachment / fixed term contract for nine months – local terms and conditions apply
Apply via :
careerssearch.bbc.co.uk
