Title: Digital Content Producer

Grade: 7

Based: Kathmandu, Nepal

Duration: 5 months with possibility of extension subject to funding

We are seeking applications from qualified and experienced individuals for the position of Digital Content Producer. S/he will be working in close coordination with the production team within BBC Media Action Nepal.

“The role may involve working with groups of vulnerable children and adults. For the successful candidate,mandatory training will be provided on BBC Media Action’s safeguarding policy and staff code of conduct. A police background check may form part of the recruitment process. BBC Media Action operates a zero-tolerance policy concerning all forms of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people.”

Job purpose

The Digital Content Producer will be responsible for producing, designing and developing digital output as per the project requirement. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the content of the digital programme and aligning it with BBC’s editorial guidelines and values. The role will also regularly involve scripting and directing digital media contents.

Main Duties

• Conceptualize and execute digital contents and programme materials as per the requirement of the project
• Plan, execute and process professional level audio-visual contents in various digital media platforms, including, but not limited to technical direction, editing, programme production and
• writing contents as and when required
• Coordinate with the project team to develop production plan and determine workflow requirements
• Lead and supervise the production of animated videos with the team of motion/Info graphic designers
• Offer creative and innovative ideas on how media outputs on digital platform can be built on its audiences
• Ensure all content meets the required technical standards, BBC editorial policy and BBC values
• Be responsible for all aspects of production and post-production processes of any digital media output
• Liaise with production team about all technical requirements, e.g. sound recording requirements,music, set designing, graphics and transitions.
• Understand and comply with the Safeguarding policy and the staff Code of Conduct
• Participate in relevant mandatory training on Safeguarding and Respect at Work
• Report any Safeguarding concerns immediately, either to the Country Director, or using the Whistleblowing Policy
• Other duties assigned by the Line Manager

Essential skills and experience

• Demonstrable creative ability
• Minimum university degree in media, communication and/or related field
• Must have broad knowledge of photographic/videography processes, methods and new technologies
• Strong understanding of BBC editorial values and their application in programme making
• Minimum 6 years of experience of using different format TV programmes, visuals and editing styles
• Minimum 6 of professional experience in directing, producing and writing media related programs
• Knowledge of methods, practices and procedures used in developing and editing media products
• Thorough knowledge of visual editing softwares, MS-Office Suite, such as Word, Excel,PowerPoint and email applications
• Commitment to BBC Media Action’s vision, mission and objectives
• Flexibility, creativity and effectiveness in working collaboratively in a multicultural team

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience using media for developmental goals

Key competencies

The following competencies (behaviors and characteristics) have been identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these competencies.

• 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
• Managing Relationships: Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Team working.
• 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.
• Analytical Thinking: Able to simplify complex problems, process projects into component parts,explore and evaluate them systematically. Able to identify causal relationships and construct frameworks, for problem solving and/or development
• 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
• Planning and Organising: Is able to think ahead in order to establish an effective 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
• Self-Development: Able to identify and apply opportunities for learning and development