Field Producer

Job Introduction

The BBC is an international multimedia broadcaster on radio, TV, online and social networks with a weekly global audience of 320 million. As part of a historic multi-million pound expansion of BBC Africa, the BBC World Service is introducing a wide range of new and exciting language and regional content to serve African and global audiences.

The BBC is the world leader in broadcast newsgathering at the forefront of both the range of editorial coverage and technological innovation.

We are looking to recruit a Field Producer to work in Yaoundeon a continuing contract.

Role Responsibility

As a Field Producer, you will be expected to organise, gather, process and deliver multimedia output, responding quickly to news and other editorial issues. You will suggest and research new stories, offer ideas for digital platforms and go on duty trips. We expect you to be creative in TV and digital storytelling techniques and interested in developments of new formats and as well as new ways of gathering and processing material from the field for multiple platforms.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a fluent French and English speaker and writer, with demonstrable experience of working in a news broadcasting environment. Knowledge of regional issues and current affairs is essential. Shooting photo and video skills and experience of gathering journalistic material through other technical means is important. You will have a thorough understanding of the latest developments in digital storytelling and have practical experience of using the relevant technology.

Package Description

Local terms and conditions apply

Continuing contract

About the Company

We dont focus simply on what we do we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are very important to us. Please make sure youve read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. Youll be asked questions relating to them as part of your application for this role.

The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background.

Attached documents

• Please click here to view the full job description
• Please click here to view our values
• Apply online at : https://careershub.bbc.co.uk/members/?j=25828&lang=en&