Role :   Job Opportunities : Reporter - News Business Unit, Cameroon
Location :   2. Yaoundé
Company URL :   www.bbc.co.uk

Job Reference BBC/TP/653414/25829
Contract Type Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date 11 February, 2018
Job Category Journalism
Business Unit News - W2020 – Africa
Location Yaounde, Cameroon

Reporter

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 Reporter to work in Yaounde on a continuing contract.

Role Responsibility

With excellent French and English language skills, you will have experience of field reporting, delivering creative output for digital and social media platforms.  An excellent knowledge of local, regional and international news and current affairs is essential, including a good understanding of a broad editorial agenda.  You will have knowledge of and recent experience of living in the target area, including a good understanding of the complexities of the target region.  You will have good local contacts.  The ability to work under pressure and react to breaking news is essential.  You must be a self-starter, with a strong ability to work independently.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have an excellent command of English and French language (both written and spoken), with a strong journalistic and reporting background.  You must have a thorough knowledge of regional and international affairs.  You will have a strong broadcasting voice and a track record of accuracy and impartiality.  Experience of reporting in the field on issues in the target region is important. 

Package Description

Local terms and conditions apply

Continuing contract

About the Company

We don’t 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 you’ve read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. You’ll 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=25830&lang=en&