BBC Media Action
BBC Media Action uses media and communications to reduce poverty and as a force for positive social change. To achieve this, the BBC Media Action partners with civil society, local media and governments to:
BBC Media Action delivers a portfolio of media projects in Ethiopia. It seeks to expand this portfolio of work, but also ensure that existing projects are delivered to time, to budget and to the highest standards, and in accordance with BBC editorial values as well as BBC Media Action methodologies.
BBC Media Action Ethiopia is recruiting a creative and highly motivated Content Producer. We are looking for someone with creative flair and boundless energy who will make an important contribution to the team’s work.
Overall Purpose of the Job: Under the direct supervision of the Senior Content Producer, the Content Producer shall work with other producers and the multimedia team to produce highly creative, informative, and engaging contents across platforms.
Applicants will be able to demonstrate a range of production skills and have a working knowledge of content production systems for audio & video production and social media. Flexibility is a key part of this role; the Content Producer will at times take on other roles and duties as directed by the Senior Content Producer. The role will be based in Addis Ababa, with frequent travels to different regions in Ethiopia.
Safeguarding
This role will involve working with media partners and volunteers, as well as with vulnerable youth and adult populations. As such, the role will absolutely require effective working knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures in relation to protection of children and vulnerable adults. For the successful candidate, mandatory training will be provided on BBC Media Action’s safeguarding policy and staff code of conduct. A police background check will form part of the recruitment process. BBC Media Action operates a zero-tolerance policy concerning all forms of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people.
Main Duties:
REPORTS TO: Senior Content Producer
DURATION: Dependent on confirmation of funding
Location: Addis Ababa with frequent travel to different regions in Ethiopia
Contract: Local terms and conditions apply (only Ethiopian nationals can apply)
Required skills , knowledge and experience:
Key competencies: