Journalist

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C

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.

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 a Journalist, you’ll produce a digital-first programme designed for YouTube and audio platforms- connecting with new audiences across the region. You’ll play a key role in producing insightful, wide-reaching content.

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 work in a creative and dynamic team pioneering an ambitious new editorial venture from one of the world’s most respected international news organisations.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Use a range of video, audio and digital equipment to research, write, assemble, edit and deliver outputs in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards.
• Will be required to edit material for broadcast and may be required to undertake on-air reporting
• Exercise editorial judgment in developing story ideas and producing accurate and impartial journalism.
• To liaise closely with other team members and with other departments in the BBC, to ensure that output material is shared, duplication is avoided, and best practice is upheld.
• Take a lead within a team setting or on delivering a specific piece of journalism or project as appropriate.
• To tailor different news treatments for different audiences ensuring that the output reflects the audiences we serve.
• Delivering to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Significant recent experience as a journalist or producer, with a good knowledge of production techniques and who demonstrates sound editorial and policy decisions
• Extensive knowledge of Asia-Pacific having worked or lived in the region.
• A self-starter who enjoys working independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues in the newsroom
• Flexibility and willingness to work unpredictable hours if needed
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills, especially working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Effective planning and organising skills, ability to concentrate on several areas of work at one time, delivering consistently to deadlines and reacting positively to changes and conflicting priorities.
• Ability to write creatively in an engaging manner, adapt, produce and translate with accuracy, clarity and style appropriate to differing audiences and forms of media suitable for multimedia output.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Digital media experience; using digital media tools and production skills to source and create content that resonate with audiences
• Experience working with or alongside social teams.
• Experience editing on FCP or similar systems.

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]