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    JOB DESCRIPTION

    Job title Journalist


    Proposed
    Job family Journalism C
    band

    Job purpose

    Originate and produce, as part of a team, a wide variety of news and current
    affairs content for relevant output.

    Key responsibilities and accountabilities


     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 on radio, TV or on line. This might be live
    or recorded.
     May include the production and presentation of programmes. 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 & 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

    Knowledge, skills, training and experience

    Essential
     Significant recent experience as a journalist, with a good knowledge of production
    techniques
     Demonstrates sound editorial and policy decisions based upon a clear understanding
    of the BBC’s distinctive news agenda, the requirements of news and current affairs
    coverage, the programme departments and the audience
     Ability to use technology as required, in order to gather material for broadcast.

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    JOB DESCRIPTION

     Understands how a team works effectively and adopts the most appropriate role
     Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people
     Demonstrates a commitment to improving diversity in the BBC and understands
    how individual differences can benefit the BBC
     Effective planning and organising skills, ability to concentrate on several areas of
    work at one time, prioritising, delivering consistently to deadlines and reacting
    positively to changes and conflicting priorities
     Ability to write creatively in an engaging manner, adapt, produce and translate with
    accuracy, clarity and style appropriate to differing audiences and forms of media
    suitable for multimedia output
     The flexibility and adaptability to sustain performance, particularly under pressure to
    meet deadlines and changing priorities and circumstances
     An understanding of Health & Safety procedures and how it applies to broadcasting

    Job impact

    Decision making
    High level of responsibility and decision making; able to operate alone.
    No managerial responsibility. May be informally supported by Junior staff i.e. Researchers,
    Coordinators and Assistants.

    Scope
    Covers a wide range of journalism activity, producing news content and supporting the
    production and presentation of programming.

    Other information
    For Reward team use only
    Job Code
    Definition: Content

    This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal
    accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a
    satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all
    aspects of the duties involved.

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    JOB DESCRIPTION

    Appendix

    There may be sub-sets of the generic job described above which require additional technical
    skills. This appendix to the generic job description can be developed to cover such
    situations.

    Division Americas Hub – BBC Brasil


    Reports to (title) Silvia Salek
    Location base Sao Paulo

    Organisation
    structure

    Additional job specific responsibilities and accountabilities

    JOB PURPOSE

    To create original and impactful digital content for BBC Brasil.

    You should be a creative and versatile journalist, with a strong understanding of what
    makes good digital content and how it is consumed on different platforms. A deep
    knowledge and experience on digital video will be an advantage. We're looking for a
    producer who is passionate about digital storytelling. As the digital landscape is changing
    you would need to be as nimble as the technologies.

    You will need to ensure that any output material for which the post holder is responsible
    meets the standards required by the BBC.

    You will need sound editorial judgment, understanding international affairs as well as
    Brazilian affairs, sharp editing skills and the ability respond to breaking news. Candidates
    should enjoy working under pressure and bring plenty of story and treatment ideas to the
    role.

    MAIN DUTIES

    1. To research, report, write, translate, edit and adapt stories or programme material.

    2. To have a deep understanding of metric analytics to understand audiences needs and


    create content relevant for them.

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    JOB DESCRIPTION

    3. To ensure that BBC Editorial principles and all relevant legal, contractual and copyright
    requirements are met, referring upwards in cases of difficulty or doubt.

    4. All producers may be required to travel off base on short reporting trips and
    assignments, to travel to London as required and to spend longer periods of time in the
    target area.

    5. All digital journalists may be required to work with or move to other teams and to have
    the ability to work across a range of skills and in a flexible manner, and to carry out these
    responsibilities in accordance with the BBC’s overall standards and values.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

    · A full command and up to date knowledge of Portuguese as first (or equivalent)


    language.

    · Excellent written Portuguese and an ability to use language to tell a story effectively.

    · Experience on digital video will be an advantage.

    - Evidence of recent original journalistic work of impact in the target area.

    · Complete comprehension of written and spoken English and the ability to communicate
    effectively.

    · Experience of reporting, in the field, on international and/or Brazilian current affairs


    issues.

    · Able to demonstrate a good range of contacts for interview purposes including political
    and economic analysts, politicians, etc.

    · Interest in a broad news agenda.

    · Ability to write, adapt and translate with accuracy, clarity and style appropriate to
    differing audiences and forms of media, suitable for multimedia output.

    · Wide and up to date familiarity with the target area and an in-depth understanding of its
    history, politics, social issues and culture as well as the changing needs of the audience.

    · A thorough knowledge and understanding of news and current affairs in the target area.

    · An extensive knowledge of the media situation in the target area and the way it is
    developing.

    · A thorough knowledge of the aims, objectives and standards of BBC World Service.

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    JOB DESCRIPTION

    · An understanding of the BBC’s distinctive news agenda and a wider interest in the
    strategy of the BBC as a whole.

    Approval

    Manager
    Silvia Salek

    HR Business
    Partner
    Liz Kewin

    Date 13th July 2018

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