Assistant Producer (Hausa Magazine programme) The BBC World Service Trust - Vacancies and Jobs

The BBC World Service Trust in Nigeria, the BBC's international development charity which tackle poverty, human rights and health issues through creative use of the media is seeking to recruit experienced individual as a Assistant Producer (Hausa Magazine Programme) who will join the Team based in Abuja on a new project.

The project aims to address and improve the numerous health challenges plaquing women and children in their society through media development activities which will be designed to boost the capacity of media partners in the focal states to serve the public interest.

The positions are Abuja based but may involve traveling to the focal states in Nigeria and the contract duration is expected to be one year, with a six month probation period. Salary will be based on experience but does not include moving or relocation allowance to duty station.

Jobs Detail

Job title:Assistant Producer (Hausa Magazine Programme)

Job Location: Abuja

Qualification(s)

• A good first degree in Mass Communication, Communication Arts, Theatre Arts, English or the Social Sciences or any other relevant field


• An additional certificate/ Training in scriptwriting/editing, programme production, directing will be an added advantage


• Fluency in written and spoken English and Hausa Language is a must for Hausa Magazine Programme

Job Experience & skills

• 2years experience working in the media and in similar position is required


• Possess ability to analyze and critically evaluate editorial content, identifying strengths and weaknesses in programme content and drive for perfection


• Evidence of imagination an enthusiasm for generating new and original ideas


• Evidence of high editorial skills, making sound judgements on editorially sensitive programme issues


• Possess the ability to develop, design or create new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products including artistic productions


• Excellent script writing, communication and interpersonal skills and be well versed in the use of the computer

Responsibilities

• The Assistant producer will support the work of the Production Department by working directly with the Producer (Hausa Language Magazine Prog) to deliver specific messaging and themes required by the funding partners

closing date: 17th November 2011

How to apply for this job

Interested candidates should please send in their application with an introduction letter stating capability and motivation on why they like the job, a detailed curriculum vitae with names and addresses of three professional referees (including their telephone, fax and email addresses) to the Head of HR/Administration, BBC World Service Trust, Nigeria email address: (Word document please) with the position applied for clearly stated: Assistant Producer (Hausa Magazine Programme)Magazine Programme)Position: assistantproducerbbc2011@yahoo.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE.