Hausa Magazine Programme Presenter Job at BBC Media Action - Nigeria

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Job Title: Presenter (Hausa Magazine Programme)

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Employer: BBC Media Action (BBC MA)

Talk Your Own is a new weekly magazine programme produced by BBC Media Action. Each programme covers governance issues in an exciting and contemporary style with the voices of those directly involved in national governance events, to provide listeners with a concise round-up of all the main governance issues and to provide a forum for listeners to hold those responsible to account.

The position is Abuja based but may involve travelling to the focal states in Nigeria. The contract duration is expected to be two years and with a start date of June 2013 and a probation period of 3 months

Responsibilities:

•   The Presenter plays a key role as the informative voice of the programme, helping provide its on-air identity

•   To present Va Takene Arewa (Hausa magazine programme) in sensitive, informative, warm, exciting and engaging manner

•   To prepare for and interview specialists, reporters and variety of real voices on a wide variety of maternal and child health, Malaria and reproductive health related topics.

•   To contribute across the range of editorial/production activities within a team program, ensuring high journalistic standards and compliance with BBC editorial guidelines at all times.

•   Work with assigned producer(s) to deliver quality programmes.

•   To develop a broad understanding of major developing maternal health stories at national and international level

•   Perform any other duties that may be assigned

Requirements:

•   An informative and engaging broadcasting voice and developed interviewing skills.

•   Good command of written, spoken and broadcast Hausa and English languages

•   Evidence of a strong interest in maternal and child health, Malaria and reproductive health related topics and international news

•   Evidence of a high standard of editorial judgement

•   The ability to write scripts and cues to an acceptable standard of Journalism

•   Production skills based on substantial broadcasting and/or reporting experience.

•   A willingness to engage in team working and a high level of interpersonal skills.

•   The ability to originate and develop programme ideas.

•   A Sharp awareness of the needs and interests of a national audience.

•   Strong links and contacts in government and stakeholders in health (especially maternal and child health, Malaria and reproductive health) related projects will be an added advantage.

Method of Application:

Interested candidates should apply online with their application/cover letter with an introduction and capability statement stating the capability for the job, a detailed CVs (word document please) with names and addresses of at least two professional referees (including their telephone, fax and email addresses) with the position applied for clearly stated on the application/cover letter.

Deadline: 21st May, 2013.

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