Multimedia Journalists (f/m/d) English for Africa at Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung (DSW)

• The multimedia journalists will be reporting directly on location, you should therefore be willing to work from one of the locations (please indicate possible locations in the application) – Nigeria: Abuja, Ghana: Accra or Kenya: Nairobi.

YOUR CHALLENGES

• independent production of web videos in English, from writing the script, research, dramaturgy of storytelling, editing, to the final video
• contribute to the development and implementation of formats for our social media platforms, especially Facebook and TikTok
• mobile reporting and creation of web videos
• journalistic research and close team collaboration on content and distribution

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• completed university studies in the field of journalism and relevant professional experience in a multimedia broadcasting and editorial operation in the areas of social media, web video and mobile reporting as well as in online journalism
• sound knowledge of social media (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter/X, Facebook) as a news gathering tool, as well as a confident assessment of trends and issues in social media
• strong skills working with digital media and experience developing formats
• excellent storytelling skills for videos and texts of varying lengths and the ability to propose original topics; experience with Adobe Premiere is a plus
• extensive knowledge of current political, economic, social and cultural conditions in Africa
• extensive knowledge of international politics and current affairs; knowledge of current political, economic, and cultural conditions in Germany and Europe
• ability to work in interdisciplinary and diverse teams, high level of intercultural sensitivity and respect for diversity
• very good knowledge of English, as well as knowledge of at least one other locally relevant language; German language proficiency an advantage