Komla Dumor was a journalist of Africa. His passion was to tell African stories to the world with honesty and integrity.
It’s a legacy that the BBC wants to continue.
The BBC World News Komla Dumor Award will be made to an outstanding
individual living and working in Africa, who combines strong journalism
skills, on air flair, and an exceptional talent in telling African
stories with the ambition and potential to become a star of the future.
Award:
The winner of the BBC World News Komla Dumor award will receive a
once-in-a-lifetime training and development opportunity with the BBC in
London, starting in early September 2015 and running for three months.
Working with teams from across BBC News, the winner will produce an
African story for the BBC and have their story and their voice shared
across the continent and the world. They will be supported by a
high-level BBC mentor and attend courses run by the BBC’s world-class
training department, the BBC Academy.
The BBC will pay for the winner’s flights to and from the UK and for
their visa. They will also arrange and pay for the winner’s accommodation
in London during their placement. The winner will receive £2,000 per
month for the three month placement to cover their living expenses and a
one-off payment of £5,000 as a contribution towards loss of salary in
their home country. Some of the above may be subject to taxation (and
deductions will be made as appropriate).
Eligibility:
To apply for this prestigious award, you must be currently living and
working as a journalist in Africa with 3 to 10 years’ experience as a
professional journalist in Africa. You must also have the following
skills and experience:
- Excellent journalism skills, including in digital and social media.
- Broadcasting experience is preferable.
- An excellent broadcasting voice and strong presenting skills with the ability to perform at the microphone with flair.
- The ability to identify and pitch a strong original African story idea, aligned to the BBC editorial guidelines http://www.bbc.co.uk/editorialguidelines/
- Wide and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the African continent, including politics, business, culture, history and sport.
- Fluency in English as a first or equivalent language.
Additional Requirements:
- You must provide a CV (maximum two pages) / complete a careers hub profile.
- You must hold or be able to obtain by 1st March 2015 a passport that is valid until at least 31st January 2016.
- You must not be a current or former member of BBC staff.
- If successful, your employer must be willing to release you for three months from September 2015 for you to travel on your own to take up your placement in London.
- The visa requires that you hold a degree or are studying towards a degree equivalent to a UK Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
- References, proof of employment, birth certificate, passport, an appropriate UK visa and proof of level of English will be required from shortlisted candidates.
For more information visit BBC World News Komla Dumor Award
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