News Producer, BBC Ukrainian

Job description

BBC Ukrainian is part of BBC World Service. It conveys the latest political, social, economic and sport news relevant to  Ukraine  and the world.

The BBC Ukrainian website  bbc.ua  offers news stories, reports and features, picture galleries, audio and video content delivered by journalists in Ukraine, Russia and the UK, as well as the BBC’s unparalleled global newsgathering operation.

BBC Ukrainian also available directly to viewers of one of Ukraine’s leading TV channels, ICTV. Every Monday and Wednesday, BBC Ukrainian journalists based in London appear on ICTV’s prime-time evening news programme, to offer reports and analysis of the day’s international news that resonates with the Ukrainian audience.

Role Responsibility

We are looking for a first class news journalist, to work with a team of journalists writing news, comments and articles for the Internet. On a daily basis, you will report to the Editor of BBC Ukrainian, as well as the Senior Producer/Desk Editor/Duty whether in Kiev, or London as appropriate.  The News Producer is nominated for the position and dismissed in accordance with Ukrainian working legislation. 

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a first-class journalist, with a full command and up to date knowledge of Ukrainian (as a first or equivalent language), along with a good knowledge of written and spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively. Excellent translation skills are essential. You will have strong news journalism skills with sound editorial judgement.  You will need a proven knowledge of the Ukrainian political scene and an excellent knowledge of national and international affairs.  Good writing skills are essential, with the flexibility to adapt with accuracy and clarity to styles appropriate to differing audiences and forms of media. You will need a strong knowledge of the Internet and of web-publishing. Good keyboard/computer skills, the ability to acquire technical skills and operate technical equipment are important, as well as a good awareness of the potential of new technology.

Package Description

 

News Producer, BBC Ukrainian

 

Grade: 7D (Local conditions apply)

 

Continuing Contract

 

Base:   Kiev, Ukraine

 

Job share applications are welcome for this role.  Please include detail of the proposed arrangement in your application.

About the Company

We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are very important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. You’ll be asked questions relating to them as part of your application for this role.