Substantial experience of writing and editing fast-paced, breaking news coverage in text for English language digital platforms, with attention to accuracy, context and tone.
Experience writing or commissioning features, explainers or analysis pieces.
Excellent knowledge of African news, culture and politics, with the ideas and contacts to uncover untold stories.
Strong knowledge of the international news agenda.
Proven understanding of the formats, tools, and techniques used to produce rolling news coverage including live blogs, text news stories and video clips and edits for digital platforms.
Experience of using curation tools, social media, search and audience data to improve digital storytelling, broaden our editorial agenda and reach new audiences.
Excellent editorial judgement and a proven understanding of the BBC's editorial values.
The ability to lead small groups of journalists in coverage and experience of working with teams in different departments and/or regions.
Desirable
Experience editing news video scripts and producing news videos.
Experience working collaboratively with journalists across multiple countries, time zones, or cultural contexts.
Knowledge of emerging digital news formats and audience behaviours in Africa.
Fluency in at least one non-English African language.
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