Interpersonal Communication (IPC) Producer at BBC Media Action

Background

BBC Media Action is the charitable arm of the World Service established by the BBC. BBC Media Action uses media and communications to reduce poverty and promote human rights in developing countries. To achieve this, BBC Media Action partners with civil society, local media and governments to:

  • Produce creative programmes bused on robust research in multi-media formats which inform and engage audiences around key development issues.
  • Strengthen the media sector through building professional capacity and infrastructure.

At present, BBC Media Action in Nigeria has several multi-year projects addressing issues of health and governance through different outputs including factual and drama. We will be looking to develop new projects in 2013-14.

Position: Interpersonal Communication (IPC)

Job Purpose

The Interpersonal Communication (IPC) Producer is a member of the Production Team, and will be responsible for the overall management and delivery of our IPC outputs, specifically our Community Media Kits. These kits – designed for community members who do not have regular access to radio or television – combine audio clips, image cards and a discussion guide for facilitated small-group discussions.

The IPC Producer will ensure the quality and cohesion of our Community Media Kits and other IPC outputs while meeting all targets and objectives. This will include all aspects of planning, designing, creating and producing Community Media Kits. Working under the Head of Production and in consultation with the Project Manager, the IPC producer will choose audio clips, write copy for discussion guides, supervise the creation of illustrations for the image cards, and ensure timely delivery of final product within the agreed-upon budget.

In addition, the IPC Producer will be responsible for archiving photos, film footage, scripts, program logs and other documents for use in future IPC and other outreach activities.

Because many of our outputs are in Hausa, the IPC Producer will work in both Hausa and English on a daily basis.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • In consultation with Head of Production and Project Manager, work with programme producers to identify thematic areas of their programmes to be adapted for Community Media Kits and other IPC materials.
  • Manage overall creation of Community Media Kits.
  • Choose audio clips, write copy for discussion guides, supervise the creation of illustrations for the image cards and find other resources as needed, while maintaining BBC Editorial guidelines. Oversee post-production and final delivery of Community Media Kits.
  • Manage the recording of new audio content for IPC outputs as needed.
  • Ensure that Community Media Kits and other IPC outputs are produced to specification, on time and to budget. This includes, in consultation with Head of Production and Project Manager, determining production size, schedule and budget, and monitoring expenses to ensure budgetary compliance.
  • Generate new ideas on Community Media Kits and other IPC output content and design in order to increase impact among our audiences.
  • Develop, implement, and manage a system for archiving photos, film footage, scripts, program logs and other documents for use in future IPC and other outreach activities.
  • Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

Required Skills, Knowledge, Experience

  • A first degree in Graphic Arts, Creative Arts, English, the Social Sciences or any other relevant field.
  • Experience producing creative, dynamic audio-visual content to deadline using design software such as Coral Draw, Photoshop, or their equivalents.
  • Fluent in Hausa and English.
  • Proven ability to analyse and critically evaluate editorial content, identify strengths and weaknesses in programme and IPC content, and drive improvement in output.
  • Evidence of imagination and an enthusiasm for generating new audio-visual design ideas, preferably in a media setting.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and experience using these skills in a media production setting.
  • A proven track record in the careful management of budgets.
  • Strong familiarity with storage and archiving software. Ability to learn BBC editorial values;
  • A proven track record in the careful management of budgets.

Competencies

Decision Making – Is ready and able to take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consecuiences of the decision made.

Planning and Organisation – Is able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient 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.

Resilience – Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative situations. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.

Influencing and Persuading – Ability to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behaviour change.

Method of Application:

Interested candidates should please send in their application/cover letter with an introduction and capability statement stating capability for the job, as well as a detailed curriculum vitae (word document please) with names and addresses of at least 2 professional referees (including their telephone, fax and email addresses) not later than 15th August 2013 to: hrnigeria@bbcmediaaction.org  with the position applied for clearly stated on the application letter:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

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