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Is working for BBC TV your dream career? If yes, then this is your golden opportunity because the BBC Swahili service is looking

for qualified personnel to employ.

BBC Swahili Service seeks to fill the following positions with qualified Kenyans, who will be based in Nairobi.

These are the vacant positions:

 1. Communications and Training Manager-qualifications

Masters degree preferably in development studies, education, mass communication or other relevant educational background

Experience with content production and management on the web, with social media and using SMS

Strong understanding of Kenyan governance issues, Kenyan media and the role of media and communications in development

Experience of coordinating work though civil society partners

2. Web Editor-Qualifications:

Relevant higher education preferably in online communications

Web development and production skills and ability

Substantial editorial experience gained in an online media or journalism environment

A strong knowledge of current and developing platforms, technologies and tools used in communication

Excellent IT and web publishing skills, and experience of digital content management and production software

Understanding of Kenya, Kenyan governance issues, Kenyan media and the role of media and communications in development

3. Multimedia Developer-Qualifications:

Bachelors’ degree preferably in computer programming, multimedia or other relevant educational background

A strong knowledge of developing platforms, technologies and tools, coupled with an understanding of how they can be used to communicate

Excellent IT and web publishing skills, and experience of digital content management and production software and integration data feeds from 3rd party sources to websites (i.e. SMS, database, etc.)

Experience with various forms of media, such as, video and audio editing, web design, information architecture, graphic arts and animation, scriptwriting and interactive media

4. Broadcast Mentor-Qualifications:

Bachelors degree preferably in journalism, education, mass communication or other relevant educational background, a masters degree will be added advantage

Strong editorial judgment and substantial journalism experience essential

Experience of covering elections conflict sensitive reporting, balance and fairness and awareness of journalistic ethics and codes of conduct

Experience in training journalists

Strong understanding of the Kenyan media environment

5. Location Manager-Qualifications:

At least 3 years of professional experience in location management for TV and radio production

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to work with a diverse range of people

Adaptability, to deal with external factors when organizing the environment required for the shoot

Strong understanding of Kenya and Kenyan media environment

Travelled extensively throughout Kenya

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

6. Production Assistant-Qualifications:

At least 3 years of professional experience in production support for TV and radio

Demonstrates strong organizational and planning skills and manages conflicting demands to meet deadlines

A capacity to determine priorities, and a clear view of what is and what is not practical within the constraints of time, costs and resources and the ability to anticipate problems and determine how best to resolve them

An ability to work to tight deadlines and to balance conflicting demands

7. Researchers -Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject – media, social/political sciences, journalism or substantial broadcast journalism experience

Experience in, and knowledge of, the pre-production and production processes

Advanced analytical skills

Demonstrates current knowledge of the relevant legislation, regulations, and associated procedures, including Copyright, Data Protection, Public Liability, etc. and how to comply with regulatory requirements as they relate to the Kenyan broadcast environment

8. Audience Recruitment Team-Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject – media, social/political sciences, journalism or experience in radio and TV broadcasting

An ability to interact with a diverse range of individuals, organizations and networks to source audience members

Travelled extensively throughout Kenya and willing to travel frequently throughout the broadcast period

9. TV Director-Qualifications:

At least 5 years experience as TV Director with specialization in multi-camera OB productions

Able to maximize resources and advise on best use and improvement of those resources for the future

Closing date for applications is 27th May 2012. Interested candidates who meet the specifications should send their CV to bbcnairobi@gmail.com.