Job Title: Media Development Officer

Duty Station: Dhaka

Reports To: Media Development Manager

Duration: Fixed-term contract till June 2026.

Start Date: ASAP

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

The Media Development Officer will work across multiple projects delivering effective capacity development support to different media houses and media practitioners, CSO representatives, Human Right Defenders and sectoral partners through training and close mentoring activities. Under the supervision of the Media Development Manager, he/she will also work to develop relationships with media stakeholders, partner organisations and relevant government apparatus. He/she will contribute to the strengthening of civil society and media development components of the projects and provide day-to-day support to project, research, admin, and production colleagues in BBC Media Action.

Main Duties & responsibilities:

  • Assist Media Development Manager to implement the work including identifying key needs in media landscape.
  • Working alongside other teams of BBC Media Action, design engaging and effective training sessions and training materials.
  • Co-ordinate media capacity development activities, ensuring that deliveries are on track, on time and to the required quality standard.
  • Represent BBC Media Action, communicate, liaise and maintain networks with donors, partners and other stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with admin, finance, procurement and travel issues and provide assistance to respective focal points.
  • Support to multi stakeholders regarding media legal reform, rights, and policy advocacy under the guidance of senior management.
  • Deliver effective and engaging training for participants from partner organisations, including travel across the project areas.
  • Ensure all activities are delivered following BBC editorial standards.
  • Any other tasks commensurate with the role as assigned by the line manager.

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:

Criteria
Essential / Desirable
Experience working as a journalist or media content producer within a news environment.
E
Good knowledge of news-gathering processes and established reporting and production techniques.
E
Experience of working with different multi-media formats. 
E
Experience of designing and delivering face-to-face training programmes, preferably aimed at journalists or other media professionals.
E
Strong understanding of BBC editorial standards and ability to apply BBC policies.
E
Experience of working with civil society organisations, preferably with a focus on supporting them with rights-based issues and freedom of speech.
D
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to form and maintain effective working relationships at all levels.
E
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the proven ability to priorities, work independently and maintain attention to detail.
E
Strong communication and language skills in Bangla and English
E
Understanding equal opportunities, safeguarding principles and ability to work safely with children and/or vulnerable adults.
E
Strong understanding of gender issues and inclusion within a media context.
E

How to Apply:

If you are interested,

  • You must complete the latest job application form of BBC Media Action, available at 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 31 July 2025.

The BBC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to being inclusive and accessible to disabled people.