Department:                  BBC Media Action
Grade:                            9
Reports To:                   Country Director
Based:                           Kathmandu
Duration:                       Until end February 2016

Job purpose
Reporting to the Country Director, the Editor will be responsible for the creation and delivery of of a short drama series as part of the above BBC Media Action lifeline project. Working with the Project Director and managing a small production team, the postholder will be responsible for ensuring that the projects deliver on time, on budget and to high quality. S/he will ensure that the content responds to audience needs, as identified through formative research and user-testing, and that it fulfils development objectives to ensure impact.  

Main duties

• Oversee and actively engage with the production of compelling storylines for a forthcoming lifeline radio drama which conforms with funders expectations and meets requirements in terms of length, quality of drama and storytelling. 
• Take overall editorial responsibility for lively, engaging trails for each storyline.
• Develop and manage a strategy for bringing new creative talent into the department. 
• Ensure full integration of high editorial standards and compliance with BBC editorial guidelines. 
• Mentor and coach scriptwriters and other production staff on the team
• Oversee all long and short term planning activities and scheduling for the dramas.
• Critically evaluate ideas, scripts and writers against a variety of criteria and making judgement on their potential, applying an in-depth understanding of donor demands as well as creative considerations.
• Ensure that BBC Health and Safety guidelines and procedures are observed on all production activities and that the production team members are trained and briefed to manage risk. Provide sign of on BBC Risk Assessments for all activities.
• Work closely with the research team and ensure that research findings are well incorporated into the output. 
• Assess and develop opportunities sustain and grow the drama production as required by the Country Director.

Essential skills and experience 

• Evidence of leading production teams and delivering high quality radio productions
• Ability to define creative content and see it through to execution
• Creative, compelling, logical writer
• Proven experience in developing creative programme formats for different broadcast platforms and audiences.
• A thorough understanding of the processes of radio production, and demonstrable experience of location recording.
• Good contacts in drama and theatre industries in Nepal
• Good casting  skills, taking in project commitment to marginalized groups
• Basic understanding and appreciation of budgeting
• Ability to mentor and supervise both editorially and technically in radio drama production
• Good English and Fluent Nepali – spoken and written
• Work as a team member, co-operating with, and managing other staff 
• Creative thinker able to find solutions to a variety of issues

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
Makes the right editorial and policy decisions based upon a clear understanding of the BBC’s creative agenda.

Imagination / Creative Thinking
Translates context into high quality programming through a detailed understanding of the requirements of the broadcast media and possession of the necessary writing, directing and reporting skills.

Communication
Interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to establish and maintain effective working relations with a wide range of production and non-production personnel, internal and external to the BBC.

Decision Making:
Is ready and able to take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of the decisions made.

Planning and organising
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.

Flexibility
The ability to operate flexibly, to work as a member of a small team and to manage a variable workload.

Interpersonal Skills
The ability to display tact and sensitivity when dealing with writers, producers etc.

Organisation
Effective time-management and organisational skills and the ability to exercise initiative and to work unsupervised.

Judgement: The ability to judge when further reference is necessary.

Teamwork
A willing and co-operative approach to work as a member of a busy team.

Resilience: Stamina to sustain performance when under pressure from tight schedules and conflicting priorities.

TO APPLY,

Please e-mail your application to [email protected] no later than 25 of October, 2015.  All applications should include a CV and a cover letter providing evidence that you have the skills and experience required for this position.  Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted within 1 week of the deadline.

Closing date: 25 October, 2015