In-Depth Reporter, Sajha Sawal

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Basic Job Information

Job Category	:	Journalism / Editor / Media
Job Level	:	mid
No. of Vacancy/s	:	[ 2 ]
Job Location	:	0
Offered Salary	:	None
Apply Before(Deadline)	:	Mar. 09, 2012 00:00 (6 years, 7 months ago)

Job Specification

Education Level	:	Bachelor
Experience Required	:	Not Required

Other Specification

Good understanding of the political, social, economic and other related issues in the country
Good news sense, research skills, and interpersonal skills
Fluent written and spoken Nepali and English
An extensive knowledge of the media situation in Nepal and understanding of the nature of audiences of various kinds of media outputs in Nepal
Strong knowledge and skills in producing audio/video media outputs
A good broadcasting voice and the ability to acquire the appropriate presentation style.
Good script writing, suitable for audio/video reports
Ability to write reports, backgrounders, analysis and features for radio and internet.

Other Competencies:

Managing relationships and team working - able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Works co-operatively with others to be part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively.
Planning and organisation - able to think ahead in order to establish and 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.
Communication - able to communicate effectively with colleagues on various work related issues
Flexibility - adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups. Able to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue, to adapt an approach as the requirements of a situation change, and to change or easily accept changes in one’s own organisation or job requirements.
Time and Stress Management – Good time management and ability to prioritize a heavy workload under pressure.
Leadership – Ability to create a vision and inspire others to realize it irrespective of circumstances. Able 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.
Creative Thinking - able to transform creative ideas into practical reality. Can look at existing situations and problems in novel ways and come up with creative solutions.
Developing Others - able to recognize potential (managerial, professional, artistic or otherwise) and is willing to foster the development of that potential. Creates a climate in which potential can be realized.
Resilience - manages personal effectiveness by managing emotions in the face of pressure, set backs or when dealing with provocative situations. Demonstrates an approach to work that is characterized by commitment, motivation and energy.
Self Development – able to identify and apply opportunities for learning and development.

Job Description

Objective of the job: To prepare in-depth audio/visual reports through investigation for inclusion in the radio and TV discussion programme, Sajha Sawal, on issues identified by the team.

Identify, in coordination with the team, issues suitable for coverage in BBC Media Action’s discussion programme, Sajha Sawal.
Carry out in-depth investigation on the identified issues by researching, developing news sources, reviewing resource materials, field visits and interviews.
Record audio and video during the interviews and field visits, and collect other evidence that support the report.
Package the collected materials into an audio/video report by scripting, mixing and editing the available materials ensuring that content is well researched, culturally sensitive and complies with the editorial guidelines of the BBC.
Assist in the production of Sajha Sawal by performing tasks such as research, report, write, translate, edit or adapt stories or programme material; to find contributors and interviewees as appropriate, maintaining professional journalistic standards of accuracy, impartiality and fair dealing and adhering to the BBC guidelines.
Maintain editorial quality control of the output with due regard to BBC editorial guidelines and the aims of the programme.
Supply content to the web producer.
Support the team in capacity building and training for local radio stations, as and when required.