Vacancy title:
Journalist (Digital Video Producer)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Media, Communications & Writing]

Jobs at:
BBC News

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 15 2025

Duty Station:
Tanzania | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 6 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

We are looking for a creative and skilled Journalist (Video Producer) with a sharp editorial instinct and strong experience in producing native video content for platforms like YouTube Shorts/mid forms, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Facebook. You will be responsible for pitching, scripting, filming, editing, and publishing compelling short- and mid-form video content, ensuring it is tailored for digital-native audiences and aligned with the BBC Swahili tone and BBC editorial standards. 

WHY JOIN THE TEAM 
Our team offers a great working culture; we have opportunities for career development and growth. We are an inclusive team who have a big impact on the BBC.   

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT: 

• Pitch innovative, platform-specific ideas for short videos and mid-length explainers targeting Swahili-speaking audiences. 
• Script, film, and edit videos independently using mobile equipment /Camera and editing tools like FCP, CapCut, or Adobe Premiere. 
• Craft story formats and visual storytelling techniques that suit each platform natively. 
• Ensure high editorial and technical quality across all output. 
• Repurpose traditional radio and TV content into social-first video formats. 
• Collaborate with editorial teams and social media leads to tailor content for audience engagement and growth. 

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: 

• Demonstrated experience producing short-form content for TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts/mid forms, or similar platforms. 
• Strong scripting, mobile filming/camera and self-editing skills using tools like CapCut, FCP or Adobe Suite. 
• Strong understanding of social video storytelling — what hooks viewers in the first 3 seconds, what makes them watch to the end. 
• Familiarity with platform trends, audience behaviours, and underserved audience needs. 
• Ability to present or work closely with presenters would be a plus. 
• Experience using social listening/search tools such as TikTok Creator Search, Google Trends, or NewsWhip (internal only). 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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