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Jobs in Tanzania 2023: New Job Vacancies at BBC Media Action Tanzania, 2023
Senior Producer, Social Media at BBC April 2024
BBC MEDIA ACTION
JOB DESCRIPTION
Location: Tanzania
Job title: Senior producer, social media
Reports to: Head of production
Duration: 12 months
Special requirements: The right to live and work in Tanzania. Fluent in English and Swahili with ability to write reports in these languages.
Context:
BBC
Media Action is the BBC’s international development organisation, and
we believe in the power of media and communication for good. We work in
more than 20 countries around the world, supporting the independent
media essential to democracy and development. Each year our projects and
programmes reach over 100 million people facing poverty, inequality,
and insecurity with information they can trust, helping to improve
health, bridge divides, challenge prejudice, and save and change lives.
We follow the editorial standards and values of the BBC, but we rely on
funding from donors and partners to carry out our work
Overall purpose of job
BBC
Media Action is seeking a senior producer, social media to lead the
digital production team in creating bespoke content for social media on
multiple social networks like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and others,
including short form video, photos, infographics, and other relevant
formats. To promote content on social media in original ways, best
suited for each respective platform. To
engage online communities and influencers and facilitate conversations
on social media. Build the capacity of digital producers to deliver
outstanding social media content including line management of specific
members in the team. To ensure that BBC Media Action production,
editorial and safeguarding standards are met for all social media posts
published on BBC Media Action Tanzania social media channels. To ensure
that social media content reflects the social, cultural and gender
diversity of Tanzania
Main duties and accountabilities
-
To be responsible for the sign off of all content published on the BBC
Media Action Tanzania social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram,
TikTok and others as appropriate to each platform, whilst adhering to
the BBC Media Action project objectives, editorial guidelines,
information security and production standards. - Responsible for
ensuring that the social media production team originate and produce
platform and topic relevant social media posts which may include
scripting, editing, filming, and presenting content across multiple
social networks. - Responsible for building up community and
engagement around the BBC Media Action Tanzania social media channels,
by designing and delivering effective and platform relevant content
strategies, social media campaigns, and engaging influencers, etc. - To
originate and execute innovative formats for social media posts best
suited for each social network, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
and others as required. - To test and optimize social media formats using social analytics tools like Meta Business Suite and others, as necessary.
- To
engage influencers and communities within the Tanzania social ecosystem
around BBC Media Action Tanzania social media content. - To
ensure that social media content adheres to the BBC Media Action
standards of diversity, inclusion, equity, and gender equality. - To
experiment with emerging tools and platforms and facilitate their
adoption by other team members, e.g. championing social live streaming
of studio guests. - To conduct, film and edit interviews in the studio and/or in the field, live or pre-recorded.
- To
take the lead in liaising with contributors and other project team
members, including researchers to ensure that the project objectives and
engagement targets are met on all social media channels. - To
ensure that the social media team deliver to deadline while maintaining
the highest editorial, production, legal, contractual, and copyright
standards, referring upwards in cases of difficulty or doubt. - After
appropriate training, to be able to use a range of video, audio &
digital equipment and information technology to research and create
content in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional
standards. - All Social Media Producers may be required to travel off based on short production trips and assignments.
- Understand
and comply with BBC Media Action’s safeguarding policy, the staff code
of conduct as well as financial policy especially on retirement and
fraud. - Participate in relevant mandatory training on safeguarding and respect at work.
- Report any safeguarding concerns immediately, either to the Country Director, or using the Whistleblowing Policy
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned.
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Required skills, knowledge, and experience:
- Bachelor’s
degree in journalism/communication or related field plus 3 years of
professional experience in production of content across a range of
formats, and media platforms. - At least 3 years’ experience of
editorial decision making at a senior level, writing ability and
production skills based on substantial experience in a media or other
content creation organization with a focus on social media. A
demonstrable personal social media presence in a professional capacity,
including engagement with influencers on social media. - Strong
social media management at a Senior level with proven experience
creating engaging content, formats, and campaigns for social media. - Ability
to work effectively as a team leader, acting fairly and resolving
conflicts where necessary. Proven ability to priorities and plan
activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such
as deadlines, resources, team travel, etc. - An in-depth
understanding of the Tanzania social media ecosystem, the BBC Media
Action Tanzania target audience, and original and realistic ideas as to
how BBC Media Action Tanzania can continue to grow its social media
channels, its social presence, and engage influencers on social media. - Proven
experience in social-media content production and audience engagement.
Substantial knowledge of how to optimize posting and engage audience on
Facebook, Instagram and other platforms. - Excellent digital
skills including use of graphics editors to create photo collages and
infographics, smartphone apps and other. A self-learner approach to new
technologies and an understanding of their potential is essential. - Excellent
video shooting and editing skills, including using smartphone apps and
other. A committed self-learner approach to new video editing tools like
the Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc. - A full command of Kiswahili language, and a good knowledge of English and the ability to communicate effectively.
- Demonstrates
a commitment to improving diversity and gender equality in BBC Media
Action Tanzania, on and off social media platforms, and understands how
individual differences can benefit BBC Media Action.
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.
-
Editorial judgement: demonstrates balanced and objective judgement
based on a thorough understanding of BBC editorial guidelines, target
audience, programme and department objectives. Makes the right editorial
decisions, taking account of conflicting views where necessary. - Managing
relationships and teamwork: able to build and maintain effective
working relationships with a range of people. Works co-operatively with
others to be part of a team. Values individual’s differences and
demonstrates a commitment to knowledge sharing and informal learning,
for the benefit of the team. - Strategic thinking: able to
identify a vision and create plans for implementation of that vision to
meet the end goal. Evaluates situations, decisions, and issues in the
short, medium and long-term. - Leadership: ability to inspire others to realize an identified vision.
- Analytical
Thinking: able to simplify complex problems, processes, or projects
into component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically. Able to
identify causal relationships, and construct frameworks for problem
solving and/or development. - Change Management: able to
understand and anticipate the need for change and to build frameworks
for planning and managing the continuous process of change. - Planning
and Organization: able to think ahead to establish an efficient and
appropriate course of action for self and others; planning of activities
considering all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines,
staffing and resources requirements.
How to Apply:
Candidates
should send their CV and a cover letter (in English, PDF or Microsoft
Word format) which outlines their experience and suitability for the
role by email to: recruitment@tz.bbcmediaaction.org – please include the title of the position applied for in the subject line and send by 5pm on 05 May 2024
Only
applicants with separate cover letter will be considered. Please do not
send certificates or other attachments. Only shortlisted candidates
will be notified.
Closing date: 05 May 2024
The role
may involve working with groups of vulnerable children and 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 may form part of the recruitment process. BBC Media
Action operates a zero-tolerance policy concerning all forms of abuse
and exploitation of vulnerable people.
BBC Media Action has zero tolerance for fraud and exploitation.
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