Role Responsibility
With excellent English and French language skills, you will have experience of business reporting, delivering creative output for digital, TV and radio platforms. Working closely with the London, Nairobi, Lagos and Johannesburg bureaux, you will prepare edited material either working in a self-op environment or with a craft editor to produce inserts and packages for the various outlets such as Business TV features, News bulletins, Online or social. You will source and brief contributors for live and edited stories and interview them for broadcast and alert editors to breaking news, being ready to file accurate reports on the spot.

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 business reporting background. A network in the business sector is essential. Strong digital understanding and awareness of the latest broadcast technology and the ability to learn new skills is important. You will have a strong broadcasting voice and a track record of accuracy and impartiality. Knowledge of cameras to film professionally would be a distinct advantage.

Package Description
Contract: continuing (local terms and conditions apply)

Location: Dakar, Senegal

The successful candidate must have the right to work in Senegal

Please submit your CV and application in English

About the Company
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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.