Lead Presenter

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: E

CONTRACT TYPE: 12-month FTC/Attachment Full-time

DEPARTMENT: BBC News

LOCATION: Singapore

Local terms and conditions apply

Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you receiving approval for the right to work in Singapore.

Upon application you will be asked to submit a showreel of up to 3 minutes in length which highlights the best of your presenting skills. This could be a compilation or a single piece of content.

We're 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

Join the BBC World Service to launch a brand-new podcast from our Singapore bureau, bringing Asian perspectives to global issues and delivering original reporting on the most compelling stories across Asia-Pacific. As Lead Presenter, you’ll shape the voice and editorial identity of a digital-first programme designed for YouTube and audio platforms- connecting with new audiences across the region. You’ll play a key role in delivering engaging and insightful journalism.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

This is a rare opportunity to shape and define a podcast with significant audience growth potential in a region of major political and economic importance. You’ll be at the heart of a creative, collaborative team pioneering an ambitious new editorial venture from one of the world’s most respected international news organisations.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Has a developed presentation style that is fluent, engages the viewer and listener.
• Adapts style for different subjects.
• Observes BBC Editorial Guidelines always ensuring impartiality and balance.
• Interviews specialists and those involved at the centre of stories, comfortable with policy makers, high profile people, and audiences.
• Broadcasts in a manner which is, engaging, entertaining and readily understandable by a non-specialist audience, making complex issues accessible.
• Generates ideas and stories; contributes to the creative treatment and production of an item or programme; provides clear treatments and proposals, ensuring consistency of content, quality and style.
• Make the best use of new technologies – in particular developments in digital and social media platforms – in delivering our journalism to audiences. Sets an example in learning to operate new systems and adapting to different working methods.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• An experienced presenter with a strong on-camera presence and excellent audio storytelling skills - has proved their ability and built a relationship with the audience.
• Extensive knowledge of the Asia-Pacific, either being from the region or having lived there for a significant period, as well as a detailed understanding of global affairs and how they relate to the region.
• Demonstrates balanced and impartial judgement.
• Strong team working and ability to build strong relationships with key people in other parts of the BBC.
• Ability to convey story and programme ideas and to contribute fully to the planning process
• The flexibility to sustain performance, particularly under pressure to meet deadlines and changing priorities and circumstances.
• Adaptable and responsive to feedback, helping the team evolve the podcast format creatively.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Experience presenting news content specifically for digital platforms
• Experience working alongside social and digital teams.

Disclaimer

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

For any general queries, please contact: [email protected]