Television Presenter

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Job Summary

Overall Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the Editor and Senior Content Producer, the freelance television presenter (male) will be one of two hosts of Open Jirga. Our 60-minute television production. The male presenter will engage on-screen with high profile policy makers, politicians and celebrities, to enable audience members to ask them questions while ensuring answers and an engaging debate. The on-screen presenter will interact directly with studio-based audiences from across Afghanistan, and he will conduct extensive research to develop program ideas and write & edit scripts for the main productions, as well as present/voice over trailers and cross promotional slots for television, radio and social media. The freelance presenter will work as part of a team of national and international BBC staff, and will be expected to follow and implement direction from the Editor and Senior Content Producer.

Duties & Responsibilities

Main duties

Anchor a multi-camera and multi-platform debate series

Work comfortably with a female co-presenter

Interviewing, writing and on-screen presenting

Work on his research per programme

On the day of recordings work with the Editor, choosing the question and answers from audience and finalizing scripts

Assist the Editor in selecting and booking high profile panelists suitable for each episode

Help generate original ideas for on screen content

Work with colleagues to ensure audience insights are fed into the series

Work with project management to ensure project deliverables are delivered on time, to budget and BBC quality

Adhere to BBC Editorial Guidelines and BBC Industry Codes of Practice, and the observance of BBC’s Health and Safety Regulations

Job Requirements

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience

Experience interacting with and holding the audience’s attention during the recoding of a large production

Experience working with social media

Experience editing camera scripts

Understanding of global media

Experience in working with people from diverse backgrounds

Essential skills, knowledge and experience

Experience interviewing high profile policy makers, politicians and celebrities

Excellent Pashto speaking, writing and reading ability

Proven English speaking, writing and reading ability

Understanding of Afghanistan's media and audiences

Ability to write to tight deadlines

Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain a high standard of performance whilst under pressure

An awareness of BBC production quality and standards

Submission Guideline

TO APPLY

Interested qualified Afghan national’s candidates should submit their CV with cover letter explaining their interest and suitability for the post to: Please remember to mention the position title and the VA # in the subject line of your e-mails.

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to show examples of on-screen presentation work.

The applications may not be accepted later than 7 May 2019.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties. The BBC is an equal opportunity employer.

Functional Area

Media

Countries

Submission Email

kabulhr@af.bbcmediaaction.org

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