- Job Ref. No
- 988906
- Location
- Jerusalem
- Contract Type
- Attachment/Fixed Term
- Contract Duration
- 2 years
- Job Category:
- Journalism
- Closing date for applications
- 12 February 2013 at 11:59pm
Department
BBC Newsgathering is at the heart of BBC News providing news reports, pictures and audio material to all BBC News programmes and services both in the UK and internationally. It provides content for television, radio, online and interactive services which is of the highest possible editorial and technical standard which in turn provides the best value for money for BBC audiences. It has to ensure that in the face of increasing competition, the BBC is the world leader in broadcast newsgathering at the forefront of both the range of editorial coverage and technological innovation.
Role
This role is offered as an attachment for 2+ Years.
Based in Jerusalem you will report to the World News Editor for matters relating to coverage in the Middle East and for other bureau matters. You’ll have line management responsibility for the resident team based in Baghdad. The conflict in Syria, on-going concerns in Iraq & the Palestinian Territories and the tension between Israel and its neighbours mean safety is an over-riding concern for the Middle East bureau editor. Along with the Head of the High Risk team, you’ll ensure we manage the risk to staff in the field. You’ll work closely with the Executive Editors in the World Service Middle East & Africa Region to ensure that BBC News makes best use of the Arabic Service’s investment on the continent, delivering a joined-up approach to BBC journalism. Bureau Editors have shared responsibility for the bureau budget and management/supervisory responsibility for staff/freelances. As the BBC’s senior representative in the Middle East, you’ll manage the BBC’s relationships with governments and lobby groups in the region.
Requirements
You will need strong experience of producing live/ breaking news and knowledge of the stories/ issues of the Middle East. Experience of managing a large team of journalists/ correspondents and experience in managing department budgets and financial planning is key to this role. You will have highly developed communication skills and have the ability to motivate and develop editorial staff to make innovative and imaginative programmes. You will need the ability to make major decisions with authority and under pressure and to identify, prioritise and interpret key stories of the day. You will have the ability to manage resources, staff, technical facilities and budgets, in order to make challenging programmes in the most cost effective manner as well as a sound appreciation of studio production techniques.
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