Journalist, BBC Arabic

BBC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting organization in London is seeking a Journalist (Producer) to join the BBC Arabic department. The role involves producing TV packages, generating content for social media, and conducting interviews in both Arabic and English. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional skills in journalism and presentation, be fluent in Arabic, and demonstrate creativity in developing program ideas. This position offers a salary range of £27,600 to £37,600, with a full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• Full command of modern standard Arabic and fluency in English.
• Experience in TV reporting and presenting in Arabic.
• Good understanding of social media's role in television production.

Responsibilities

• Produce in-house TV packages and segments using modern tools.
• Write tech news creatively in Arabic.
• Ensure high-quality audio and video standards in production.

Skills

Language excellence in Arabic and English

Presentation skills in TV/Digital

Social media/digital experience

Journalistic skills/judgment

Creative programme development

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Video production tools

Photo Editing software

Job description

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Full-time

DEPARTMENT: BBC Arabic

LOCATION: London

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 27600 - 37600 depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience London Weighting. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We were happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to please indicate your preference in the application though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Journalist (Producer) to play a key role in the daily production of BBC 4Tech a weekly television magazine addition to your core responsibilities for the TV broadcast you will contribute regularly to content creation for social media and BBC digital platforms.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

A central aspect of your role involves producing television packages to ensure that the strongest journalism from BBC Arabic is effectively shared across platforms and within the wider BBC network. You will possess a deep understanding of current affairs in the technology sector particularly within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Fluency in Arabic (as a first or equivalent language) and excellent spoken and written English are essential. You will have demonstrable experience in presenting and reporting for TV and digital platforms in formal Arabic as well as the ability to conduct interviews with technology experts in English. You will be expected to generate and develop original programme ideas weekly applying creativity robust research skills and strong connections within the technology field.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

Producing in house TV packages segments and GFX to a high standard using modern production tools.

Recording packages and soundbites in broadcast quality.

Writing creative TV tech news in Arabic to the highest linguistic standards free from grammar mistakes.

Communicating effectively in English and translating pieces from English to Arabic and vice versa.

Able to use modern technologies and verification tools whenever needed.

Following the latest updates about technology industry globally and in the Middle East region.

Find / suggest contributors and interviewees as well as other sources of material and / or actuality as appropriate and to the required specification and with respect to diversity.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Language excellence - Full command and up to date knowledge of spoken and written modern standard Arabic (as first or equivalent language) with fluency in English
• Presentation skills - demonstrable experience in TV / Digital on screen presenting / reporting in formal Arabic language and ability to conduct interviews with technology experts fluently in English
• Social media / digital experience - Good recent practical knowledge in the role of social media and the best use for a programme like 4Tech.
• Journalistic skills / judgement - Considerable recent relevant experience as a programme producer with significant recent experience as a journalist. Excellent independent and balanced editorial judgement.
• Experience of originating and developing creative programme ideas and of dealing with live breaking stories.

Key Skills

Filming, HTML5, Interviewing, AP Style, Research Experience, Ftp, Journalism, SEO, Final Cut Pro, Video production, Photo Editing, Writing Skills

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 27600 - 37600