Senior Journalist

The Bbc; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization is seeking a Senior Journalist to oversee the creation of compelling digital content targeted at young audiences across Africa. In this role, you will manage colleagues, script content for various platforms, and ensure inclusivity in storytelling. Candidates should have experience in digital journalism and a passion for engaging diverse audiences. This position offers fair pay, flexible benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave plus options

Defined pension scheme

Discounted dental and health care

Qualifications

• Experience in producing digital content for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrable editorial skills and oversight experience.
• Ability to engage young audiences with impactful journalism.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the work of colleagues to create compelling content.
• Script for online, radio, and social content.
• Champion diversity and inclusivity in storytelling.

Skills

Digital content production

Editorial oversight

Scripting for multiple formats

Leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Purpose of the role: As a Senior Journalist you will help shape digital content that inspires the next generation of African audiences. Reporting to the Assistant Editor, you will play a key role in producing and overseeing multi-platform content, helping deliver creative projects that connect with audiences across Africa and beyond. We are looking for experienced and motivated senior journalists with a range of subbing, writing, video and audio skills to help commission, oversee and execute original stories.

Why join the team

We have a rare opportunity for a Senior Journalist to join a vibrant Africa digital team and work with colleagues from across 14 African language services in developing, overseeing and bringing to light multiplatform stories. As part of a dynamic and creative team, you will be at the forefront of the BBC World Service\'s mission to engage young audiences across Africa with impartial, trusted and relevant journalism. In this role you\'ll help shape BBC Africa\'s digital offer across platforms and formats, taking our reporting to new audiences in innovative ways and making an impact across the BBC and beyond. Senior Journalists also have the opportunity to work on a wide range of original stories as well as being deployed.

Your responsibilities and impact

• Be responsible for overseeing the work of colleagues in creating compelling content tailored to our digital audiences
• Be responsible for scripting for online, radio and social content
• Champion diversity - ensure inclusivity is at the heart of your storytelling, reflecting communities we serve
• Collaborate with colleagues from across the region in commissioning
• Be full of boundary-pushing ideas for stories and formats
• Passionate about engaging 16-24s across Africa with national and global news

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual\'s unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we\'d be happy to discuss.

Requirements

Key responsibilities include editorial oversight, scripting for multiple formats, and a demonstrated ability to deliver multiplatform digital journalism. Role includes leadership and communication skills, with experience developing junior colleagues and liaising with stakeholders. Demonstrable experience of working and producing digital content. Knowledge of African geo-politics and audience needs. Experience overseeing remote productions. Ability to film and to speak major African languages is desired but not required.

Desirable but not required

• Ability to film
• Ability to speak any of the major African languages

Information at a glance

This is your BBC. At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world\'s best-loved content and the BBC\'s mission to inform, educate and entertain.

Life at the BBC

• Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym.
• Excellent career and professional development.
• Support in your working life, including flexible working which you can discuss with us at any point during the application, selection or offer.
• A values-based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do.