Job Description

To Senior Producer will supervise a production team to deliver a range of radio/multimedia content across platforms. This will involve managing producers and production assistants to originate, research, prepare, produce and present items, packages, interviews, discussions, and complete programmes. The team will produce a weekly radio magazine programme, public service announcements (PSAs)and other radio programming as required. All contents will be produced in strict adherence with BBC editorial guidelines.

The Senior Producer will also be required to deputize the Producer Director when necessary.

Main Duties

Production

• To lead the production of a range of radio/multimedia contents that meet BBC editorial and technical quality. This will involve robust effective planning, producing, maintaining and reviewing the delivery of high-quality work.
• To find contributors and interviewees as well as other sources of material and/or actuality, as appropriate and to the required specification whilst maintaining professional journalistic standards
• To ensure programmes are culturally sensitive and comply with the project objectives, without undermining BBC editorial guidelines.
• Maintain editorial quality control of the output with due regard to BBC editorial guidelines and the aims of the program
• To perform at the microphone with or without a script, conduct interviews, chair discussions and act as a participant in other productions, whether live, pre-recorded or on location
• To take a leading role in script writing, liaising with Producer Director to summaries programme content in English
• Ensure transmission deadlines are met
• To support the Producer Director in ensuring efficient use of allocated resources and budgets
• To contribute conscientiously to the maintenance of health and safety of staff, and of any other person who may be affected by activities under his/her control; to ensure that BBC safety requirements are fulfilled.
• To travel as required ensuring coverage reflects diversity of your region and language.
  Capacity building
• Take a lead role, in conjunction with Producer Director, in design and implementing capacity building strategies with media partners and Ethiopian relevant ministries

Leadership

• To deputize for the Producer Director when needed, managing Producers, Assistant Producers and Sound Technician, ensuring they receive adequate guidance and supervision
• To delegate tasks clearly to team where appropriate, and ensure team unders

Cooperation

• To liaise closely with other Senior Producers and production staff in other language teams, and with contributors, media partners and government officials
• To work with the Project Management to align project goals and outcomes
• Co-operate closely with cross-functional departments [eg. Finance, HR & Procurement, Senior Project Management, Outreach, Research and Learning]
• The Senior producer may be required to contribute to or work with other programme teams, principal partner organizations and to have the ability to work across a range of skills and in a flexible manner, carrying out these responsibilities in accordance with the BBC’s overall standards and values

Administration

• Support the Producer Director in ensuring production expenditures keep within budget
• Support the Producer Director in ensuring that all necessary contracts, clearances or agreements under direct control are negotiated and completed. To lead on the development of the outreach strategy, including strengthening quality of training and facilitation, creating opportunities for increasing effectiveness of outreach, expanding our reach, and creating new partnerships
• To be responsible for designing outreach activities that meet project objectives, fit the community context, are engaging, are of high quality and demonstrate learning from experience
• To develop and manage the outreach budget ensuring the delivery of the outputs are in accordance with project budgets and in line with Media Action’s financial procedures and the funder’s guidelines
• To oversee and support the Outreach Coordinators to deliver the outreach strategy, ensuring quality training, set-up and monitoring
• To manage the Outreach Coordinators to meet agreed objectives, and critically, to mentor and develop their skills so that they are able to make an effective contribution to planned activities
• To manage key relationships with government and other stakeholders in relation to outreach activities (e.g., regional communication and health bureaux). The post-holder will generally have substantial autonomy (under the guidance of the Head of Programmes) to make decisions regarding outreach.
• Plan and take responsibility for the efficient use of allocated resources and production budgets
• 9.Under take basic budgeting processes and keeping track of expenditure.
• 10. Ensure feedback from production and research teams is considered and reflected in the outreach strategy.

 Job Requirement

• Degree in Journalism or equivalent
• Demonstrate a minimum of 5 years’ experience in journalism, especially radio production
• Thorough understanding of migration issues in the Ethiopian context
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken regional language is required and English.
• Ability to translate quickly and accurately from English to regional language as and when required by the Producer Director
• Wide familiarity with Ethiopia and an in-depth understanding of the country’s health, social issues, mindsets and attitudes
• An extensive knowledge of the media situation in the target area and the needs of the Shire audience
• Sound contextual knowledge of the Tigray region and the relevant audiences and partners
• Evidence of good keyboard/computer skills and the ability to acquire technical skills and to operate technical equipment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and audio editing software and related computer applications
• Experience in training others is desirable.

Safeguarding

This role will involve working with radio partner staff 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.

LOCATION: Tigrai- Shire (with frequent travel to Addis Ababa)

REPORTS TO:Producer Director

DURATION: One year (with possibility of extension)

CONTRACT:   Local terms and conditions (Open to Ethiopian nationals only)

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should ONLY send cover letter and CV with three names of reference to [email protected] or BBC Media Action, P.O.Box 29178, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia until October 30, 2019. Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties.

The BBC is an equal opportunity employer.