Broadcast Journalist - BBC Arabic
Broadcast Journalist - BBC Arabic
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Job Description
Job Introduction
BBC Arabic provides news current affairs and programmes on TV and Digital platforms to Arabic speaking audiences in the Middle East and across the world 24 hours per day seven days per week.
The output is modern in style and outlook and adheres to BBC values of accuracy and impartiality. It has broad appeal free from commercial political and religious affiliations or pressures. We are looking for outstanding and creative journalists working with the Specialists unit to produce content for BBC Arabic TV news.
Main Responsibilities
Use a range of video audio and digital equipment and information technology to research write assemble edit and deliver outputs in the appropriate medium to the highest professional standards
May be required to present the content on radio TV or online. This might be live or recorded
May include the production and presentation of programmes - this might be live or recorded
Exercise editorial judgment in developing story ideas and producing accurate and impartial journalism
To undertake pre- and post-production and studio work live and pre-recorded - use a range of video audio and digital equipment and information technology to research write assemble edit and deliver programmes in the appropriate medium to the highest professional standards
To liaise closely with other team members and with other departments in the BBC to ensure that output material is shared duplication is avoided and best practice is upheld
Take a lead within a team setting or 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
To prioritise and plan activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines staffing and resources available
To produce engaging packages through a range of production skills
Delivering to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards
At all times to carry out duties in accordance with the BBC health and safety policy
Are you the right candidate
Proficient in Arabic and able to communicate effectively in English and translate pieces from English to Arabic and vice versa
Ability to work as part of a team in a stressful environment and meeting deadlines
Understanding of techniques aimed at explaining complex technical stories to a wider audience in a simple way
Ability to enhance the use of GFX
Ability to utilise a wide range of visual elements
Ability to support presenters (presenters friends) when needed especially during rolling news
Proficient in using a range of video audio digital equipment and information technology to produce packages to the highest professional standards
Skilled in producing green screen segments.
Strong ability to create high-quality digital packages
Capable of identifying impactful social media news and creatively transforming it into engaging TV and digital content
Knowledgeable in the use of modern technologies and verification tools
Significant recent experience as a journalist with a good knowledge of production techniques
Demonstrates sound editorial and policy decisions based upon a clear understanding of the BBCs distinctive news agenda the requirements of news and current affairs coverage and the audience
Ability to use technology as required in order to gather material for broadcast
Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people
Demonstrates a commitment to improving diversity in the BBC and understands how individual differences can benefit the BBC
Effective planning and organising skills ability to concentrate on several areas of work at one time delivering consistently to deadlines and reacting positively to changes and conflicting priorities
Ability to write creatively in an engaging manner adapt produce and translate with accuracy clarity and style appropriate to differing audiences and forms of media suitable for multimedia output
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
Job Package
Job Title: Broadcast Journalist BBC Arabic
Salary: 32000 - 37000 plus London Weighting depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
Contract type: 2 x Permanent roles
Location: Office Base is London
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Employment Type
Full-Time
