Senior Journalist, BBC News - Pidgin Service

The BBC is seeking a Senior Journalist to lead digital, audio and video coverage for the BBC Pidgin Service in Accra, Ghana.

What it offers

• Full-time position in Accra, Ghana
• Role involves producing digital, audio and video content for a young audience across multiple platforms

Who can apply

• Must have the right to work in Ghana
• Full command and up-to-date knowledge of Pidgin as first (or equivalent) language
• Excellent knowledge of English, including comprehension of written and spoken English for journalism
• Digital media background and social media journalism experience preferred
• Experience in field reporting on political, economic and trending social issues in Ghana is desirable
• Updated knowledge of Ghanaian/West African affairs, including social issues
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, especially at a distance
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage work priorities

What you'll do

• Produce timely, rich, expert and authoritative coverage (live and pre-recorded) via digital and social media platforms for the BBC Pidgin Service, BBC Africa and the wider BBC
• Supply quality, informative content and creative reports for all BBC Pidgin outlets – online, audio/video and social media
• Source original material primarily for the Pidgin output for online and social media
• Generate original content ideas and see them through
• Report and publish breaking news live on various platforms as required
• Manage, mentor and support junior BBC Pidgin staff

How to apply

• Apply online at careers.bbc.co.uk