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 Re: مطلوب Broadcast Journalist, BBC Arabic (Re: محمد الامين محمد)
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Strand Editor, BBC Arabic
Ref 270473
Location: London
Contract Type Continuing
Job Category: Journalism
Closing date for applications 1 April 2010
BBC WORLD SERVICE
JOB SPECIFICATION
Job title: Strand Editor, BBC Arabic
Grade: 10S
Salary: c.£50,000 depending on experience
Reports To:News Editor, BBC Arabic/Managing Editor and Head of Middle East Region
BBC ARABIC: BACKGROUND INFORMATION
In March 2008, BBC World Service launched a TV News channel transmitting in Arabic to the Middle East. The channel complements and enhances the existing WS Arabic Radio and Online service and, together, they form a single, new, multi-platform offering based in London.
BBC Arabic TV is currently looking for two highly-talented Strand Editors to continue its commitment to bringing a new and modern multi-media news operation to a modern Middle East.
Strand Editors are responsible for news output and newsgathering/planning. Working to the News Editor, they look after the live output of the channel, or the newsgathering and planning operations. Strand Editors are members of the Arabic Service management team.
The ideal candidates will have experience of managing news at a senior level. You will contribute to the strategy and the editorial direction of Arabic TV. You will have hands-on experience of live broadcast journalism, especially the co-ordination and production of breaking news. You will have experience of managing and leading large teams of journalists, presenters, and reporters working at base or in the field. You will have a good understanding of planning resources and working to a budget. You will work closely with the rest of the Arabic Service and with BBC News.
ORGANISATION
BBC Arabic offers a service of video/audio/text across a range of media which include TV, Radio and Online. The service is multi-media in operation for daily newsgathering and daily, weekly and long-term planning, whilst output streams are run by single media teams.
Working in a multi-media environment, Strand Editors constantly lead and strive to improve the editorial and production standards of the output, provide the highest possible standards of management and leadership and contribute to the overall strategy of BBC Arabic. All BBC Arabic staff may be required to work in different areas of the department, according to skills and experience.
JOB PURPOSE
Strand Editors (Output) may at any time be responsible for whole strands or sections of output, and will be expected to contribute to the planning and newsgathering process.
The Strand Editor (Newsgathering) is responsible for the planning and newsgathering for BBC Arabic.
All Strand Editors are key members of the senior management team and are responsible for editorial and managerial standards. They contribute to the overall strategy and direction of BBC Arabic. They are responsible for development of their own teams and the smooth introduction of change. As one of a team of Strand Editors they collaborate with colleagues across BBC Arabic and with other parts of the BBC.
MAIN DUTIES – STRAND EDITORS (OUTPUT)
1. To produce first class news output and take day to day responsibility for the running of the output team. 2. To drive the news agenda of the day, originating and developing lively and engaging programmes which reflect the significant events, as well as key issues and trends.
3. To produce news or current affairs programmes in a lively and creative way.
4. To work with the Editors in other output streams to ensure editorial co-ordination and coherence across multimedia output.
5. To lead the coverage of major events for BBC Arabic and make sure that the World Service Newsroom is alerted to all breaking stories.
6. To take an active part in programmes when required.
MAIN DUTIES – STRAND EDITOR (NEWSGATHERING)
1. To manage the newsgathering operation, developing and maintaining high professional standards of journalism and, in conjunction with Strand Editors (Output), ensuring consistency of policy, style and content.
2. To manage our overseas bureaux to ensure the efficient flow of material and information to London and vice versa.
3. To oversee the deployment of newsgathering staff and logistical arrangements. To oversee daily and long term planning and co-ordinate coverage of events for the range of output.
4. To be responsible for negotiating rates, commissioning and contracting freelance and staff crews and facilities including live links.
5. To lead a team delivering a range of content for BBC Arabic including events coverage.
6. To also work with other parts of the Africa & Middle East Region and the wider BBC and Global News Division on joint planning of major stories, events, seasons in a way that can enhance the global offer and to help ensure that BBC Arabic collaborates full with the BBC newsgathering operation.
7. To work with the other Strand Editors to commission features.
MAIN DUTIES - ALL STRAND EDITORS
1. To monitor and ensure the quality of programmes and content, ensuring that journalistic standards and BBC editorial policies are maintained and their suitability to the network sustained.
2. To come up with innovative ideas and initiative to contribute to the planning and the development of BBC Arabic Television output.
3. To assist the News Editor/Head Arabic Service in developing strategies for BBC Arabic; to communicate and implement those strategies and assist in leading the team to that end.
4. To ensure a steady flow of material from the Service into the central World Service output and wider BBC and provide advice to other BBC departments on Arabic affairs.
5. To represent the Arabic Service at World Service and wider BBC editorial meetings.
6. To push forward the BBC’s values and disseminate the goals and objectives of the BBC.
7. To ensure that the Arabic Service meets the BBC's Value for Money remit and that all editorial and programme making decisions are within their respective budgets, through long-term management of programme resources, monitoring of budgets.
8. To travel as required on overseas assignments, to plan reporting trips and ensure proper risk assessments are done, or to possibly present and report on location.
9. To play a leading part in the recruitment of staff and to work with the News Editor/Head Arabic Service to ensure the induction, training, supervision and motivation of staff; to set objectives and to appraise; to set and maintain standards of work through briefings, playbacks and programme reviews.
10. To ensure safe working practices and the observance of health and safety policies.
11. To take a responsibility for diversity issues.
12. To follow closely technological developments, keeping BBC Arabic at the leading edge of the media.
13. To support the administrative staff in ensuring that the rotas are staffed in accordance with operational needs.
14. To oversee and carry out special projects as requested by News Editor and Head BBC Arabic, and deputise as required.
REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE - STRAND EDITOR (OUTPUT)
· Must have considerable practical experience of live broadcast journalism in the medium they are responsible for (TV or Radio or Online) in a senior editorial role, especially the production of live, breaking news stories.
· Ability to produce news programmes in a lively, creative and innovative way.
· High level of editorial judgement with the ability to prioritise news stories, and to make major decisions under the pressure of live output.
· Ability to work well and calmly in a live transmission format; able to handle a rapidly changing running order, and have the temperament to enjoy the process.
REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE - STRAND EDITOR (NEWSGATHERING)
· Considerable experience of working in a senior role in newsgathering, leading a team of reporters and correspondents in the field, in multi locations, including overseas.
· Experience of managing a team of journalists remotely with proven ability to motivate and develop staff.
· Demonstrable understanding of the logistics of overseas operations and the deployment of staff and resources.
· Demonstrable understanding of safety issues in the field, and to promote and ensure adherence to safety guidelines as set out by the BBC.
REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE - ALL STRAND EDITORS
· Editorial awareness and judgement which reflects the BBC’s Values and willingness to adopt BBC Editorial guidelines.
· Fluency in both written and spoken Arabic (as first or #####alent language) and English and the ability to communicate effectively.
· Detailed current knowledge of the Middle East, media market and the changing needs of the audience. The ability to anticipate changes in the media market and plan and guide BBC Arabic’s output accordingly. · Thorough knowledge of British and international current affairs.
· The ability to work calmly and effectively in an environment where news is constantly changing and being updated. Ability to make major decisions with authority and under pressure.
· Experience of leading the coverage of major news events
· Innovative ideas and initiative to contribute to editorial strategies, planning and the development of the programme agenda.
· Proven experience of staff management, motivation and appropriate deployment of staff drawn from a range of culturally diverse backgrounds that will be required to work collaboratively in new ways in a rapidly changing multi-skilled environment.
· Willingness and enthusiasm to embrace new ways of working, new technology, and promote this to staff. · Ability to lead and motivate team of journalists and to develop their skills.
· Experience of managing budgets, commitment to achieving the most efficient and cost effective use of resources.
· Knowledge of relevant legal and editorial policy issues relating to broadcasting.
· Knowledge of Health and Safety policies and practice in an output area.
· The personal characteristics to advocate the BBC’s values and behaviours and provide the inspiration for staff commitment around these values.
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.
· Editorial Judgement - demonstrates balanced and objective judgement based on a thorough understanding of BBC editorial guidelines, target audience, programme and department objectives. Makes the right editorial decisions, taking account of conflicting views where necessary.
· Strategic Thinking – can identify a vision along with the plans which need to be implemented to meet the end goal. Evaluates situations, decisions, issues, etc. in the short, medium and longer-term.
· Analytical Thinking – 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 problem-solving and/or development.
· Decision Making – is ready and able to take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of the decision made.
· 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 & 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.
· Leadership – ability to create a vision and inspire others to realise it irrespective of circumstances.
· Resilience – can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions in the face of pressure, set backs or when dealing with provocative situations. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.
· Influencing & 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.
· Communication – the ability to get one’s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.
· Talent Management – is able to recognise potential (managerial, professional, artistic or otherwise) and is willing to foster the development of that potential. Creates a climate in which potential can be realised.
· Change Management - can understand and anticipate the need for change. Builds frameworks to plan and manage the continuous process of change.
· Business Management – is able to understand commercial imperatives and trading relationships, appropriately applies business principles in terms of costs, the market and added value.
· Managing relationships – able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.
· Self Development – is able to identify and apply opportunities for learning and development.
DATE OF ISSUE: July 2008 (A job specification 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 complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.)
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محمد الامين محمد
فيس بوك
تويتر
انستقرام
يوتيوب
بنتيريست