Job Title: Mentor (Audio Production)
Reports To: Media Development Manager
Duty station: Dhaka
Contract type: Fixed-term contract till June 2026 with potential scope of extension
Start Date: As soon as possible
Context
BBC Media Action is the BBC’s international charity. We use media and communication to help deliver stronger democracies, a safer, more habitable planet, and inclusive societies. We combine a unique blend of journalistic, creative, research, and international development expertise, deep local knowledge of our audiences in the places we work, our strong networks of local partners, and our invaluable link to the BBC and everything it stands for.
We serve people most vulnerable to information disorder (including mis- and disinformation and information poverty), division, and distrust, focusing on people underserved by public interest media and at the frontline of global challenges, risks and crises. We have a particular affinity for and track record of working with young people as agents of change; they will continue to be a central focus. BBC Media Action works with partners around the world to provide impartial, impactful, trustworthy media to people in need so that they can make informed choices to transform their lives.
Job purpose
Reporting to the Media Development Manager, this position will be accountable for planning and implementing various capacity-strengthening training sessions and will prepare necessary online and offline modules. Additionally, s/he will mentor the trainees to assist in devising and developing a range of audio/radio programmes of different formats. S/he will take responsibility for co-producing or developing packages and programmes, working closely with a team of dedicated professionals. S/he will be responsible for preparing detailed work plans with achievable timelines for each stage of the training and production process, including research and pre-production, maintenance of scheduling, learning management, and other systems, as well as arranging audio recording and post-production. S/he will collaborate across both the production and training teams to ensure the timely delivery of training and outputs within budget, adhering to BBC Media Action’s high creative standards and editorial requirements.
The position is based in Dhaka but requires extensive travel to the project locations across the country as necessary. Normal office hours will generally apply, but the nature of the role means that a flexible approach to working hours will be required.
Main Duties & responsibilities
- Plan and implement various capacity strengthening training courses in line with the project outcomes.
- Create and update online and offline training modules based on feedback from internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure effective participation of the trainees and follow-up on the learning process.
- Provide mentorship to participants and help them apply their learning to their work.
- Ensure day-to-day support for the trainees during the co-production phase.
- Coordinate Train-the-Trainer sessions and assist trainers to align training with established processes and project objectives.
- Leading the day-to-day processes for a portfolio working with key stakeholders to ensure learning and development delivery is as efficient and effective as possible.
- Plan, develop and set up new, key and priority processes, courses, events, costings, and projects; set standards for the department and for delivery with the wider team.
- Lead on the use and maintenance of the scheduling, learning management and other systems and processes to monitor spend and resources, ensuring accurate and timely recording of and reporting on data.
- Providing input and ideas to shape the format and structure of audio/ radio programmes.
- Researching, interviewing, and writing scripts for allocated radio/audio programmes as and when needed.
- Record, edit, mix, and deliver audio messages or packages and complete programmes for broadcast.
- Look for synergies and efficiencies in operations across the department, identifying opportunities for collaboration and finding creative solutions to ensure efficient use of resources and budget, reducing cost while meeting learning and development needs.
- Identify and share information and promote excellent communication between teams to ensure understanding of operations across the department.
- Take a proactive approach to the areas of responsibility, working with little direction from Managers on continuous improvement, problem-solving and the day-to-day running of the business.
- Support the Managers in meeting objectives set for the department, provide reports and analysis; completing ad hoc projects, events and tasks, as required.
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.
Skills, knowledge, and experience requirements:
| Skills, knowledge and experience requirements: Criteria |
Essential / Desirable |
| Experience in audio production, including experience in producing different formats of audio and/or factual programmes in the studio or on location. |
E |
| Well-developed creative and technical production skills. |
E |
| Experience in designing and facilitating capacity-strengthening training and mentoring activities with audio/audio-visual producers from broadcast houses. |
E |
| Experience in designing and implementing capacity building courses and developing modules. |
E |
| Ability to research, write, edit, or adapt programme material for the Bangladeshi audience. |
E |
| Editorial awareness and strong understanding of gender-related needs and concerns. |
E |
| Ability to lead others by example, encourage and motivate a team to deliver high quality training. |
E |
| Knowledge and interest in the principles of learning and understanding the digital transformation strategy. |
E |
| Ability to follow a budget and understand financial data. |
E |
| Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with good spoken and written Bangla and English language skills. |
E |
| IT literate and experience working with, learning, and developing systems, with good knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel. |
E |
| Experience in managing conflicting priorities, juggling workloads, and working to tight deadlines, often under pressure. |
E |
| Ability to influence and negotiate effectively across a large and varied group. |
E |
| Prior experience in working with diverse development issues, including social behaviour change messaging and weather and climate services. |
D |
| Experience in working in a development-related setting. |
D |
| Proficiency in creating and refining training related content. |
D |
| Experience of working with weather and climate services, climate change, resilience, and adaptation-related programmes. |
D |
| Administrative, planning, and organisational skills with proven ability to manage multiple projects and attention to detail. |
D |
How to Apply:
If you are interested,
- You must complete the latest job application form of BBC Media Action available in the link on www.bdjobs.com.
- Mark your filled-in application form with your name and position
- Mention the name of the position properly in the email subject line.
- Email your application form to applications@bd.bbcmediaaction.org.
- Do NOT send any cover letter/CV/certificates/photograph except your completed application form.
- If you are applying for more than one position, you must apply separately in line with the job description.
The deadline for submitting applications is 22 January 2025
The BBC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to being inclusive and accessible to people with disabilities.
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