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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Be at the heart of global storytelling from one of the world’s most dynamic regions. As a Senior Journalist in the BBC’s Cairo Bureau, you’ll help in leading the way in producing in-depth, original journalism that reaches diverse audiences across platforms. This is your opportunity to shape impactful coverage that goes beyond the headlines and brings vital stories from Egypt and the region to the world stage.

Your Key Responsibilities And Impact

 

• Commission and select relevant materials ensuring they meet expectations of our audiences and adhere to the BBC’s editorial.
• As required, allocate work to a team and check progress; ensure the professional contribution of staff and the quality of output.
• Responsible for staff rota frames and cares to the utmost for timesheet and time management.
• Initiate creative coverage plans for news events.
• Ability to communicate with different stakeholders clearly and effectively.
• Responsible for originating and producing stories which may include scripting, editing, outputting, filming and presenting content across a range of BBC output.