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    BBC Job Vacancy - Presenter - Producer (Radio)

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    BBC Media Action is hiring two presenters to work on their youth radio program in Yangon, Myanmar called LLKS. The presenters will help produce and present the weekly radio show, conduct research, assist with planning and editing, and engage audiences through social media. Ideal candidates have experience in radio presenting and production, excellent spoken and written Burmese, and strong teamwork and communication skills. The goal is to establish a local production team in Yangon to produce programming on development issues for young audiences.

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    BBC Job Vacancy - Presenter - Producer (Radio)

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    BBC Media Action is hiring two presenters to work on their youth radio program in Yangon, Myanmar called LLKS. The presenters will help produce and present the weekly radio show, conduct research, assist with planning and editing, and engage audiences through social media. Ideal candidates have experience in radio presenting and production, excellent spoken and written Burmese, and strong teamwork and communication skills. The goal is to establish a local production team in Yangon to produce programming on development issues for young audiences.

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    It is a challenging opportunity for those whom are very interested in radio journalism.

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    BBC Media Action is hiring two presenters to work on their youth radio program in Yangon, Myanmar called LLKS. The presenters will help produce and present the weekly radio show, conduct research, assist with planning and editing, and engage audiences through social media. Ideal candidates have experience in radio presenting and production, excellent spoken and written Burmese, and strong teamwork and communication skills. The goal is to establish a local production team in Yangon to produce programming on development issues for young audiences.

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    BBC Job Vacancy - Presenter - Producer (Radio)

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    BBC Media Action is hiring two presenters to work on their youth radio program in Yangon, Myanmar called LLKS. The presenters will help produce and present the weekly radio show, conduct research, assist with planning and editing, and engage audiences through social media. Ideal candidates have experience in radio presenting and production, excellent spoken and written Burmese, and strong teamwork and communication skills. The goal is to establish a local production team in Yangon to produce programming on development issues for young audiences.

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    BBC Media Action Job Description Title: Department: Grade: Reports To: Based: Duration: Context Presenter (Radio)

    BBC Media Action 5 Lead Producer Yangon 12 months (renewable) fixed term contract, full time

    BBC Media Action is recruiting two Presenters to work on its Burmese youth radio programme LLKS (Lin Lat Kyair Sin/Bright Young Stars). BBC Media Action has recently obtained permission to
    open a country office in Yangon. We aim to establish a local production team in Yangon from January 2013. BBC Media Action uses media and communications to reduce poverty and promote human rights in developing countries. To achieve this, we partner with civil society, local media and governments to: Produce creative programmes in multi-media formats which inform and engage audiences around key development issues. Strengthen the media sector through building professional capacity and infrastructure. Job purpose The two postholders will be Presenters on the LLKS radio show produced by BBC Media Action in partnership with BBC Burmese and other Burmese broadcast partners. In addition to performing in the studio and on location, the Presenters will also research and write scripts, and rehearse as directed by the Lead Producer. They will work closely with the LLKS reporters to create a diverse show that represents young people in Myanmar. Presenters will help to manage the audience and bring the show to life, both in the studio and on location. Presenters also deliver the shows social media strategy and fulfil other Producer tasks as assigned by Lead Producer who they report to. The posts will be based in Yangon with regular travel across Myanmar. Main duties Present and produce the weekly LLKS radio show as directed by the Lead Producer Carry out background research and creative brainstorming on programmes Assist in planning: schedules, treatments, running orders and scripting of radio series Coordinate with LLKS Reporters on location Engage with audience through social media and events Record inserts for the programme as necessary Studio produce programmes Assist in editing finished programmes to a high standard Participate in on the job training to ensure high production quality Ensure all programmes adhere to BBC Media Action editorial guidelines Use technology, such as recording equipment and Adobe Audition, for editing and production purposes Essential skills and experience Experience in radio presenting, publishing and/or production Excellent written and spoken Burmese

    Skilled at generating ideas and script-writing Experience working in a production team, demonstrating excellent communication and teamwork skills

    Desirable skills and experience Strong understanding of youth and development issues Good written and spoken English 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. Problem Solving: 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 decision making and problem-solving. Transforms proposals/ideas into practical reality. Imagination/Creative Thinking: Is able to transform creative ideas/impulses into practical reality. Can look at existing situations and problems in novel ways and come up with creative solutions. Planning and Organising: Is able to think ahead in order to establish an effective and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources requirements. Communication: The ability to get ones message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information. Managing Relationships: Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Team working. Flexibility: Adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups. Is able to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue, to adapt an approach as the requirements of a situation change, and to change or easily accept changes in ones own organisation or job requirements.

    Please e-mail your application to [email protected] no later than 10th December 2012. All applications should include a CV and a cover letter providing evidence that you have the skills and experience required for this position. Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted within 1 week of the deadline. Closing date: 10th December 2012 For further information about this job in Burmese please contact Htaik Seng on 0973098746 or [email protected]

    November 2012

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