Job Description
We are recruiting for a Digital Journalist to work as part of a team covering the Middle East and the Gulf in the BBC office in Cairo.
As a Digital Journalist, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the BBC Monitoring writing standards. You will ensure and help with the production of high-quality engaging content in English on a range of different platforms. You will be expected to work within a shift pattern, often dictated by events as they happen
Duties and Responsibilities
Produce engaging and insightful content in a variety of different formats (including video), based on the monitoring of vernacular sources
Ensure all output produced adheres to the highest journalistic standards and is consistent with BBC editorial guidelines
Actively seek feedback from BBCM’s users; work with the Editorial Lead and the rest of the team to interpret this and respond in a timely manner
Come up with original ideas and creative treatments for ongoing and emerging narratives, including data-driven products and multimedia elements
Continually develop expert knowledge of all media types (including social media) in the coverage area, ensuring that this source context features in output
Maintain a thorough understanding of the news and current affairs of the region; and act as a point of reference both internally and for all BBCM’s users
Share BBCM's insights directly with BBC audiences, including through broadcast
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Job Requirements
The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience as a digital journalist in a news environment.
English language skills are essential.
Experience in writing and editing news stories and lengthy insight pieces in English is essential.
You will have a thorough understanding of the media environment, plus the political, cultural, religious and economic factors which are significant in this region.
You must be willing and able to embrace new ways of working and new technology, constantly looking for ways to innovate.
Job Details
Company/Organization: BBC Arabic
Vacancy Type: Full time Job
Job Location: Cairo, Egypt
Job Functions: Journalism
Contract Type: 12 months Fixed Term
Application Deadline: 09 December 2018
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