Journalist - Uzbek

Package Details

Contract: Permanent

Band: C, local terms and conditions apply

Location: Tajikistan

The BBC will support the work permit sponsorship for this role in Tajikistan and the potential job offer will be subject to the visa being granted by relevant authorities .

Job Introduction

BBC News, with a weekly global audience of 468 million, uses multiple platforms to deliver accurate, impartial news in 42 languages. As the biggest international service of BBC News, World Service is a renowned multimedia broadcaster, delivering a wide range of language and regional services and working increasingly with other parts of BBC News to serve global audiences.

BBC News Uzbek is a multimedia news service, providing international and regional news to its audiences in Uzbekistan and Afghanistan.

Main Responsibilities

• Use a range of video, audio and digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble, edit and deliver outputs in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards.
• May be required to present the content for TV or online. This might be live or recorded.
• Exercise editorial judgment in developing story ideas and producing accurate and impartial journalism.
• To undertake pre- and post-production and studio work, live and pre-recorded. Use a range of video, audio and digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble, edit and deliver programmes in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards.
• To liaise closely with other team members and with other departments in the BBC, to ensure that output material is shared, duplication is avoided, and best practice is upheld.
• Take a lead within a team setting or on delivering a specific piece of journalism or project as appropriate.
• To tailor different news treatments for different audiences ensuring that the output reflects the audiences we serve.
• To prioritise and plan activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources available.
• To produce engaging packages through a range of production skills.
• Delivering to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards.
• At all times to carry out duties in accordance with the BBC health and safety policy.

Are you the Right Candidate?

The successful candidate will be an experienced Journalist with a strong understanding of TV and digital production. You will have an excellent knowledge of Uzbek language and a good understanding of politics and current affairs in Afghanistan and in the region.

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