2023-10-30

Radio Production Mentor – Hargeisa, Somaliland or Baidoa, or Kismayo

Hargeisa, Somaliland or Baidoa, or Kismayo
Posted on October 30, 2023

BBC Media Action

Radio Production Mentor – Hargeisa, Somaliland or Baidoa, or Kismayo

Job Description – Radio Production Mentor

Job Title Radio Production Mentor

Location Hargeisa, Somaliland or Baidoa, or Kismayo

Special Requirements Must hold the right to work in Somaliland/Somalia and frequent travels to parts of Somalia

Department/Business Unit BBC Media Action

Reports to Project Manager

Line Manages Not applicable

BBC Media Action:

BBC Media Action uses media and communications to reduce poverty and suffering in developing countries. To achieve this, BBC Media Action partners with civil society, local media and governments to:

Produce creative programmes in multi-media formats which inform and engage audiences around key development issues.
Strengthen the media sector through building professional capacity and infrastructure.

Job Purpose:

The Mentor provides training and mentoring to partner radio stations in Somaliland/ Somalia.

Responsibilities

The Radio Station Production Mentor is responsible for training and mentoring new and experienced radio producers in all aspects of radio production, including:

Programming and scheduling
Scripting and writing
Interviewing and editing
Sound design and mixing
On-air presentation

The Production Mentor will also work with partner radio stations producers to develop their creative skills and help them to produce high-quality radio content that engages and informs listeners. This radio programming will be based on the communications objectives of the specific project.

Essential:

Build constructive relationships with staff at all levels at partner radio stations
Carry out needs/capacity assessments of partner stations including an assessment of the station’s equipment and the journalists’ capabilities/skills
Co-ordiate with BBC Media Action’s research department to ensure the research is effectively used in the design of the radio programmes and the delivery of training
Co-design and produce creative radio programming that meets the project’s communications objectives
Develop and deliver training programs for new and experienced radio partner stations producers
Travel to the partner stations and provide one-on-one mentoring and on the job support to radio partner stations producers. When not at the station provide remote mentoring via phone/email
Assist radio partner stations producers with all aspects of radio production, from programming and scheduling to on-air broadcasting
Help radio partner stations producers to develop their creative skills and produce high-quality radio content
Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and technologies in radio production
Collaborate with other members of the production and project team to ensure a smooth and efficient operation
Conduct work with minimal supervision and good time management skills, with a track record of delivering results to deadline and to a high standard of quality
Strong presentation skills, communicating complex technical ideas using non-technical language to a wide range of audiences from journalists, production staff, researchers, donors and development practitioners
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English
Strong IT skills, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Willingness and ability to travel designated areas in Somalia
Support the partner radio stations with their social media outputs
Make sure that all project funds are spent in line with BBC Media Action and the donor’s requirements
And any other tasks as may be reasonably required by your manager

Safeguarding

Ensure that all production activities are designed with safeguarding in mind, and that production risk assessments reflect this.
Ensure that relevant consent forms are in place.
Ensure that all recruitment of production staff and freelancers complies with relevant safeguarding standards.
Ensure that all production staff and freelancers undergo relevant training in safeguarding and respect at work and have a briefing on the code of conduct before working with vulnerable groups.
Report any safeguarding concerns immediately, either to the Country Director, or using the Whistleblowing Policy.

3+ years of experience in radio production
Strong knowledge of all aspects of radio production, including programming, scheduling, scripting, writing, interviewing, editing, sound design, and mixing
Experience of or interest in training/mentoring others
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in training and mentoring others on radio programme production
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as journalism, development studies, development communications, project/business management etc.
Strong understanding of and commitment to issues of governance, transparency, accountability, financial sustainability and participation.
Demonstrable interest in the potential of the media to achieve development goals.
Experience of working in the field of media development, or communications for development.