Podcast Journalist, BBC World Service

• Position: Six Month Fixed-term, Part-time (21 hours per week)
• Location: Singapore
• Department: BBC News
• Salary: SGD 71,250 - 81,250 gross per annum pro rata, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience

Join the BBC World Service's Asia Specific podcast in our Singapore newsroom, bringing Asian perspectives to global issues and unpacking original reporting on the most compelling stories across Asia-Pacific. As a Journalist, you'll produce a digital-first programme designed for YouTube and audio platforms - connecting with new audiences across the region. You'll play a key role in bringing to completion insightful, wide-reaching content.

This is a rare opportunity to work on a podcast with significant audience growth potential in a region of major political and economic importance. You'll be part of a creative and dynamic team in one of the world's most respected international news organisations.

• Video and audio editing to deliver visual programs, shorts and audio episodes
• Upload podcasts and social media content, use subtitling software
• Write titles and descriptions for YouTube and audio platforms using strong editorial judgement
• Deliver programs to tight deadlines and work collaboratively within a small team and broader network
• Contribute podcast episode ideas, research, fact checking and organising guests
• Prepare editorial research briefs for programs, formulate discussion points
• Liaise closely with other team members and departments to ensure output material is shared, duplication is avoided, and best practice is upheld
• Tailor different news treatments for different audiences ensuring that output reflects the audiences we serve
• Deliver to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards

• Video editing experience essential, particularly desirable for Final Cut Pro or similar software
• Experience as a journalist or producer, with good knowledge of production techniques and demonstrates sound editorial and policy decisions
• Extensive knowledge of Asia-Pacific having worked or lived in the region
• Self-starter who enjoys working independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues
• Flexibility and willingness to work unpredictable hours if needed
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills, especially in multi-cultural environments
• Effective planning and organising skills, ability to concentrate on several areas of work simultaneously
• Ability to write creatively in an engaging manner, adapt, produce and translate with accuracy, clarity and style appropriate to differing audiences and multimedia output

• Digital media experience; using digital media tools and production skills to source and create content that resonates with audiences
• Experience working with or alongside social teams

If you can bring some of these skills and experiences, along with transferable strengths, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

This job description outlines the essential characteristics of the job with its principal accountabilities and required skills, knowledge and experience. It is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Employment screening checks will be conducted including reference checks, eligibility to work checks, and if applicable, safeguarding and adverse media/social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.