Assistant Producer

Job Description

BBC Media Action is looking for Afan Oromo-speaking assistant producers to work on the creation of a radio drama programme, with possible work on public service announcements (PSAs) – all on the theme of health.

Duties include:

• To assist the Senior Producer and production and training department in all activities required to produce and distribute radio drama outputs on time and within budget


• Support the creative process to contribute to the development of story lines and scripts, ensuring that content is both engaging and in line with project objectives and lives up to BBC editorial values and standards.


• Help evaluate and respond to feedback from audience in form of letters, SMS or email


• Able to use a range of audio and digital equipment, recording and editing in the single track and multi-track. (If necessary training will be given.)


• Help to identify, contract, and liaise with contributors, interviewers, script-writers, actors, and other freelancers involved in developing and producing the radio drama

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:

•  Produce creative programmes in multi-media formats, based on robust research, which inform and engage audiences around key development issues.


• Strengthen the media sector through building professional capacity and infrastructure.

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 Media Action methodologies.

Overall Purpose of Job

To assist in the production of a radio drama programme, with possible work on PSAs – all on the theme of health. 

Main Duties:

 Production

1. Assist the Senior Producer and production and training department in all activities required to produce and distribute radio drama outputs on time and within budget


2. Coordinate, conduct, and communicate the results of content research on key themes and messages to ensure that all content information is accurate, clear, and unambiguous across languages


3. Support the creative process to contribute to the development of story lines and scripts, ensuring that content is both engaging and in line with project objectives and lives up to BBC editorial values and standards.


4. Help evaluate and respond to feedback from audience in form of letters, SMS or email


5. Help supply content to BBC Media Action website, reflecting key achievements of the project


6. Able to use a range of audio and digital equipment, recording and editing in the single track and multi-track. (If necessary training will be given.)


7. Demonstrate strong understanding of BBC editorial values and ability to put the same into practice


8. Be willing to take on new or different roles, as required

Administration

1.    Understand simple budgeting and keep track of expenditure

2.    Assist Producers and Senior Producers in logistical and administrative duties of production.

1. Help to identify, contract, and liaise with contributors, interviewers, script-writers, actors, and other freelancers involved in developing and producing the radio drama


2. Pass on all necessary documents relating to broadcast output to relevant staff in BBC Media Action office and to partner stations

Essential:

• B.A. or Diploma in theatre arts, communications, media, or other relevant fields.


• One year relevant experience, preferably in the area of radio drama, developing scripts and coordinating script-writing processes


•  Excellent knowledge of written and spoken Afan Oromo and Amharic, functional written and spoken English.


• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills and comfort in the use of keyboards and computer

Required skills, knowledge and experience          

• B.A. or Diploma in theatre arts, communications, media, or other relevant fields.


• One year relevant experience, preferably in the area of radio drama, developing scripts and coordinating script-writing processes


• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken Afan Oromo and Amharic, functional written and spoken English.


• Evidence of imagination and an enthusiasm for generating new ideas, particularly those with the widest possible audience appeal.


•  Ability to communicate with accuracy and clarity


• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills and comfort in the use of keyboards and computer;


•  Strong understanding of the role of communications in development.

Key competencies:

The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have been identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these competencies. 

• Creative Thinking – able to come up with creative ideas and turn them into compelling and high impact radio. Respectful and collaborative approach to creative ideas of colleagues.


• Good at solving practical problems.


• Keen interest in rural communities and their quality of life, particularly with respect to health.


• Appreciation of power of music and drama in people’s lives.


• Team work – able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people, as opposed to working separately or competitively.


•  Resilience – can manage emotions in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative situations. Demonstrates an approach to work that is characterized by commitment, motivation and energy.


• Planning and organization – able to think ahead in order to establish efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Ability to prioritize, taking into account all the relevant issues and factors, such as deadlines, staffing and resources.


• Flexibility – able to adapt and work effectively in a variety of situations, individuals or groups.  Able to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue, to adapt an approach as the requirements of a situation change, and to change or easily accept changes in one’s own organization or job requirements.


• Time and Stress Management – good time management and ability to prioritize a heavy workload under pressure.


•  Self-development – able to identify and apply opportunities for learning and development.

DURATION:  One year fixed term contract with possible extension               

CONTRACT:  Local terms and conditions.  Only eligible for Ethiopian

nationals or those legally able to work in Ethiopia 

Closing date: Jan 17, 2016

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How to Apply

candidates should write a letter in English, explaining – in an engaging way – why they are the right person for the job. The letter should be sent, with attached C.V., to the following email address: ethiopia@bbcmediaaction.org(the job title should be in the subject field of your email).

Candidates will be long listed based largely on the quality of their covering letter.

Deadline for applications: January 17, 2016

NB: Candidates should have Ethiopian nationality or have a valid Ethiopian work permit. Please note that these are not international postings.

BBC Media Actionis an international charity, which uses media and communications to reduce poverty and promote human rights in developing countries.  For more information please see our website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediaaction/

Job Categories: Media and Journalism Jobs. Job Types: Full-Time. Job expires in 30 days.

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