Journalist, BBC Arabic Xtra Radio

Job Introduction
BBC Arabic is the largest language service of the BBC, providing news and
current affairs on Radio, TV and Online to Arabic speaking audiences in the
Middle East and beyond. The service is a multi-media newsgathering operation
for daily, weekly and long-term planning.
BBC XTRA is the flagship news magazine pan-Arab program on BBC Arabic Radio.
Youthful and modern style, it was launched in ‎2005 and has an excellent
reputation for creativity and hard hitting social affairs stories as well as
the latest from the worlds of arts, culture, science, technology and more.
This is delivered over ‎60 mins every weekday in a modern and relaxed
presentation style.
The BBC XTRA team is hard working and well organized with excellent team
spirit, something that the new team-leader will need to maintain.
Main Responsibilities
As a Journalist in the BBC Xtra team, your primary focus will on presenting
the output as a whole or in individual segments as well as producing,
reporting, planning and the overall running of the program.
You will be expected, to work alone or alongside other Journalists; contribute
to the development of the program; collaborate with colleagues in Programmes
and across BBC Arabic; and with other parts of the BBC.
Are you the right candidate?
* A full command of spoken and written modern standard Arabic, as first or equivalent language.
* Very good command of spoken and written English.
* Considerable relevant experience as a program presenter/producer/reporter.
* Excellent independent and balanced editorial judgement.
* Good practical experience in the use of social media and the latest developments in digital journalism.
* The ability to communicate effectively to audience in a modern style adopting the appropriate tone.
* Experience of originating and developing creative program ideas.
* Recent experience in dealing live with breaking or developing news stories.
* Ability to interpret complex stories for a non-specialist audience.
* The ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure.
* Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload and to work flexibly.
* A team-player with good interpersonal communication skills.
Applicants must send links or recorded audios to show their presentation
skills. You will be given the opportunity to provide links as part of the
application process.
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Package Description
Contract: Six month fixed term contract/attachment.
Local terms and conditions apply.
Location: Cairo
Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the
right to work in Egypt.