BBC Monitoring Journalist (Editorial)

BBC Monitoring’s Nairobi office is responsible for gathering news and information from the mass media across Africa and the Middle East around the clock. It also provides analyses, roundups, profiles and backgrounders on the key developments in the region.

We are seeking to engage an experienced editor with an excellent command of the English language and a second language, which may be Arabic, Somali, French or Tigrigna/Amharic, both written and spoken.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to work under pressure as part of a team, and a willingness to work shifts, including nights and weekends. Ability to handle social media is a must.

Job Requirements

• Degree in journalism or mass communication from a recognized university
• At least three years professional experience
• Ability to demonstrate sharp editorial skills
• Excellent knowledge of news and international affairs
• Passion for regional affairs, especially Middle East, Sudan, Somalia, Horn of Africa
• Excellent social media and computer skills
• Excellent planning and coordination skills
• Excellent people and teamwork skills

Short-listed candidates will be required to sit editorial, language proficiency and general knowledge tests at our BBC Monitoring, Karen offices.

Successful candidates will later be invited for an interview.

To apply send a full CV and letter of application, illustrating in full your suitability for the job.

The deadline is 16 March 2012

You may email your CV and letter to eaujobs@mon.bbc.co.uk

BBC is an equal opportunities employer

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted