Senior Digital Content Producer – BBC Tanzania

Company: BBC News
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Job Band: D
Job Requisition ID: 49276
Application Deadline: 6 August 2026

About the Role

BBC News is seeking a Senior Digital Content Producer to create high-quality, accurate, and engaging journalism with a strong digital-first approach. The successful candidate will focus on video and visual storytelling to grow audience engagement across mobile and social platforms.

The role involves identifying stories, filming, producing, editing, and presenting compelling digital content that connects with younger, digitally native audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce original video storytelling by identifying under-reported stories, emerging trends, and unique angles.
• Support coverage of major news events and breaking developments.
• Exercise editorial judgment when making decisions on story direction, treatment, and prioritisation.
• Capture content in multiple formats including vertical, square, and horizontal video formats for different platforms.
• Develop innovative storytelling formats and audience engagement approaches.
• Ensure editorial accuracy, quality, and consistency across all digital outputs.
• Apply safety, risk management, and ethical considerations when reporting sensitive stories.
• Optimise field production and editing workflows while maintaining high-quality output.
• Represent BBC professionally when engaging with contributors, partners, and audiences.

Required Skills & Experience

Essential Requirements

• Proven ability to shoot and edit professional video content with strong visual storytelling skills.
• Experience using video editing tools such as Final Cut Pro (FCPx) and QEdit.
• Strong understanding of digital platforms and audience engagement strategies.
• Excellent scriptwriting and storytelling abilities.
• Ability to simplify complex topics into engaging digital content.
• Strong visual judgement and understanding of compelling video formats.
• Advanced story structuring skills, including creating content that captures attention within the first few seconds.
• Knowledge of multi-format video production for different platforms.
• Understanding of copyright, permissions, rights management, and digital content compliance.
• Awareness of safety and ethical considerations in field reporting.
• Ability to work independently and make editorial decisions in fast-paced environments.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of motion graphics and visual enhancement techniques.
• Strong production planning and logistical coordination skills.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity when reporting diverse communities.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining editorial standards.
• Understanding of efficient content production workflows and turnaround optimisation.

About BBC

BBC World Service has established a Regional Journalism team focused on producing distinctive and impactful journalism for local, regional, and global audiences. The Senior Digital Content Producer will contribute to expanding BBC’s digital reach through innovative visual storytelling.

BBC provides:

• Competitive pay and location-specific benefits.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to globally recognised journalism.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online through the BBC Careers portal.

Deadline: 6 August 2026

Important: BBC does not accept applications via CV; only online applications will be considered.

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