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Job Title: Shoot Edit
Employer: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Duties:
Providing creative ideas on how to film and illustrate news stories and features.
Tasked with filming and sending video to base on breaking news stories
Shooting and editing complete news and feature packages
Recording presenter links and pieces to camera in creative ways and to edit full programmes.
Working in liaison with reporters to develop scripts and occasionally writing material. Field-producing news coverage, when needed.
Working abroad and in hostile environments.
Experience:
The ideal candidate for the BBC Shoot Edit job placement should have prior experience in a News broadcasting environment, practicing a range of location craft skills (e.g. camerawork / lighting / editing / location facilities).
The incumbent should have broad interest in and proven commitment to News.
Proven knowledge of issues and stories relevant to African audiences
Previous experience of filming, editing and packaging content for TV and radio
Possess a full range of location craft and technical skills
Demonstrated ability to operate current broadcast technical equipment on location and at base, demonstrating a well-developed sense of visual awareness and a willingness to learn how to use new technology and kit.
Previous exposure and experience of operating in a specialist area. Business, social or foreign affairs, the arts or science are desirable.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload, react positively to situations at short notice and plan ahead.
Excellent digital skills with track record of researching and discovering stories and after appropriate training use PNG, Quickfire and other newsgathering systems.
How to Apply:
All applicants who wish to join the BBC in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to apply online by clicking on the link below.
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Deadline: 27th August 2017
