Journalist, Ukrainian Service

The Ukrainian Service is one of the language services in the BBC World Service. It has a multiplatform website and a large amount of video and interactive content. The team is currently spread between Ukraine, Poland and London.

The service’s output aims to make international news relevant to the Ukrainian audience and bring international perspectives to bear on Ukrainian developments. It aims to report in a lively and engaging fashion, and interactivity forms a large part of its content across all platforms.

Main Responsibilities

Use a range of video, audio and digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble, edit and deliver outputs in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards.
May be required to present the content on radio, TV or online. This might be live or recorded.
May include the production and presentation of programmes. This might be live or recorded.
Exercise editorial judgment in developing story ideas and producing accurate and impartial journalism.
To undertake pre- and post-production and studio work, live and pre-recorded. Use a range of video, audio and digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble, edit and deliver programmes in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards.
To liaise closely with other team members and with other departments in the BBC, to ensure that output material is shared, duplication is avoided, and best practice is upheld.
Take a lead within a team setting or on delivering a specific piece of journalism or project as appropriate.
To tailor different news treatments for different audiences ensuring that the output reflects the audiences we serve.
To prioritise and plan activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources available.
To produce engaging packages through a range of production skills.
Delivering to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards.

Are you the right candidate?

To be successful in this role candidates must demonstrate the following:

Relevant experience producing high-impact original journalism in Ukrainian.
Experience producing digital-first video with skills in areas such as scripting, shooting or editing (experience with Motion Graphics or After Effects preferable but not essential).
Experience producing content for different Social Media platforms (such as YouTube, Instagram and Tiktok).
Full command of the Ukrainian language and experience writing in Ukrainian for a news organisation.