JOB DESCRIPTION
Senior Copy Editor
BBC Media Action-Bangladesh Branch

Job Title : Senior Copy Editor
Duty Station : Dhaka
Grade : 4
Reports To : Senior Producer/ Director
Duration : Until December 2021
Start Date : ASAP

Context:

BBC Media Action is the BBC’s international development charity. We use media and communications to reduce poverty and promote human rights in developing countries. We partner with civil society, local media and others to produce creative programmes in multi-media formats which inform and engage audiences around key development issues and strengthen the media sector through capacity building. Our work is built on insights from our research and engagement with communities and is focused on three key themes: governance and human rights, health and resilience.
 
We’re now looking for talented, skilled and experienced senior copy editor to help develop concepts, generate ideas, drafting, preparing and editing production scripts, training modules, translation and other outputs for various projects and office works. The ideal candidate will have experience of writing-translating-editing skills in multi-platforms (audio, social media, multimedia etc.) for production, training and research reports. 

Overall purpose:

To work within the production team to ensure that assigned works are delivered on time and in accordance with BBC Media Action’s high creative standards and editorial requirements.

Main Duties & responsibilities:

  • Contribute to develop concepts and generate ideas for multi-platform production works.
  • Support the production team to draft, prepare and edit scripts, as well help the team during filming/recording and post-production works.  
  • Contribute to prepare concept notes, briefs, proposals, guidelines, translate, edit and compile various policy papers.  
  • Support to generate innovative ideas, write headlines, captions, brief stories, cover page, notes, posts and edit comments for social media.
  • Contribute to edit and compile write-ups and copies of training modules and research papers.
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions for creative ideas and outputs in multi-platform production works.
  • Contribute to develop theory of change and communication framework for different projects and production works.
  • Write designated fiction and factual scripts in line with the agreed formats, characters, storyline, messaging, and other briefs provided by production team.
  • Translate scripts, transcript and prepare subtitles as per necessity for various outputs.
  • Work closely with the senior producer and other designated team members to ensure smooth delivery of the product.
  • Engage in necessary discussions with the production/project team to understand the project,  programmes and deliverables.
  • Work flexibly and travel across the country to deliver assigned duties.
  • To undertake any other duties requested by the line manager.

Skills, knowledge, and experience requirements:

Criteria Essential / Desirable
A comprehensive understanding of Bangladeshi audience for multi-platform formats
E
Proven knowledge of multimedia production process and procedure
E
Working experience in development and media  
E
Skills to generate creative and innovative concepts and ideas  
D
Strong skills in script writing and copy editing
E
Experience in compilation and editing works in development sector
D
Excellent Bangla and English language skills (written and spoken).
E
Understanding of development communication
E
Strong understanding of gender-related needs
E
Organised, with the ability to prioritise, manage workload and deadlines and maintain attention to detail.
E
Well-developed IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
E
An understanding of BBC global output
D
Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to form and maintain effective working relationships.
E
Functional understanding of safeguarding principles and commitment to follow BBC Media Action’s Code of Conduct and safeguarding policy
E
Commitment to equal opportunities and health & safety.
E

In general, normal office hours will apply but the nature of the role means that a flexible approach to working time will be necessary.

The role may involve working with groups of vulnerable children and adults. For the successful candidate, mandatory training will be provided on BBC Media Action’s safeguarding policy and staff code of conduct. A police background check may form part of the recruitment process. BBC Media Action operates a zero-tolerance policy concerning all forms of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people.

How to Apply:

  • Interested applicants must complete the BBC Media Action’s job application form available in the link on www.bdjobs.com
  • Only completed application form (you shall mark your application form with your name and position) will be considered.
  • Please mention the name of the position in the email subject line. If you are applying for more than one position, make sure you have written down the position name properly both in the subject line and in the application.
  • Email your application to applications@bd.bbcmediaaction.org.
  • Do NOT send any cover letter/CV/certificates/photograph except your completed application form.

The deadline for submitting application is 12 December 2020

BBC is an equal opportunity employer