BBC Media Action Recruits Assistant Producer (Radio Drama)

The present thematic priority areas of work of the BBC Media Action (formerly BBC World Service Trust) are Health, Governance and Human Rights, Humanitarian Response, livelihood and climate Change. These have guided its project design and interventions. The BBC Media Action is looking for interested/motivated candidates to join the team in Abuja as:

Job Title: Assistant Producer (Radio Drama)
Location: Abuja

The contract duration is expected to be one year with a start date of January 5th, 2013 and a probation period of 3 months.

Duties

• Assert the producer in the delivery of assigned outputs on time and within budget.
• Coordinate and conduct research on themes and messages and ensure all content information are accurate clear and unambiguous across languages.
• Support the Producer in sourcing and contacting writers, editors and actors.
• Analyze information, data/materials for research document and work as a research points-person during workshops and assist in script development.
• Research, write, translate, edit or adapt stories or programme material; to find contributors and interviewees as well as other sources of material and/or actuality, as appropriate and to the required specification whilst maintaining professional journalistic standards of accuracy, impartiality and fair dealing and adhering to the SEC’s Producers guidelines.
• Contribute to a moving story, amending and updating material as required. To be involved in thinking through and around editorial problems, developing realistic alternative strategies and approaches.
• Understand the MA’s strategy and to suggest ideas appropriate to its distinctive style and content.
• Liaise closely with other team members and with contributors, reporters and stringers. Where necessary to liaise with humanitarian organizations for assistance with information gathering.
• Assist in the preparation of operational reports;

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Ability to create original ideas and tell compelling stories.
• Good command of English as well as Pidgin English language.
• The ability to write scripts and cues to an acceptable standard of Journalism.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and Good written and spoken English Language.
• Attention to detail is a key requirement.
• Ability to analyse information and find the engaging stories.
• Ability to work well with colleagues and a diverse range of contacts.
• Demonstrate creativity with programme formats.
• A resilient, flexible and adaptable approach in the face of rapidly changing cimcumstances and shifts.
• Evidence of a strong interest in governance, international news and current affairs.
• Evidence of a high standard of editorial judgement.
• Team working - able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Works co-operatively with others to be part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively.
• Resilience - manages personal effectiveness by managing emotions in the face of pressure, set backs or when dealing with provocatives situations.
• Demonstrates an approach to work that is characterized by commitment, motivation and energy.
• Planning and organisation, able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources.
• Comniunication -able to get one’s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.
• Flexibility - adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups. Able to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue, to adapt an approach as the requirements of a situation change, and to change or easily accept changes in one’s own organisation or as requirements change.
• Time and Stress Management - Good time management and ability to prioritize a heavy workload under pressure.

Remuneration
Salary range is from between N150,000.00 and N160,000.00 per month but does not include moving or relocation allowance to duty station.

Application Closing Date
6 November, 2012

Method of Application
Interested candidates should please send in their appiication with an introduction letter stating capability and motivation on why they like the
job, a detailed curriculum vitae with names and addresses of three professional referees (including their telephone, fax and email addresses).
All applications should reach the Head of HR/Administration, BBC Media Action Nigeria via email address: [email protected] (word document please). The position applied for should be clearly stated on application letter:

Only shorilisted candidates will be contacted. No telephone calls please.