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BBC Media Action is the BBC’s international development charity. We produce innovative programmes across multiple media platforms to inform and engage audiences on key humanitarian issues, while strengthening the humanitarian sector through capacity building. Our work is guided by research insights and close engagement with communities. In Afghanistan, BBC Media Action delivers projects on community engagement, nutrition, maternal health, and WASH.

Purpose of the Role

The Content Producer is responsible for developing and producing high-quality content for BBC Media Action programmes in Afghanistan.

The role focuses on scripting, recording, editing, and delivering engaging content across radio and digital platforms, in line with agreed editorial direction and production plans.

The Content Producer works closely with the Senior Content Producer and production team to support the delivery of key weekly programmes, including Darman and Pewand.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Produce high-quality content across radio and digital platforms
• Develop and write scripts in Dari and/or Pashto for programmes and segments
• Contribute content ideas based on programme themes and audience needs
• Participate in field and studio recordings, ensuring good audio and content quality
• Edit audio content using relevant tools (e.g. Adobe Audition)
• Ensure content meets BBC Editorial Guidelines, including accuracy and impartiality
• Work closely with Assistant Producers and presenters to support content production
• Provide input and feedback on scripts and recorded material
• Support the weekly production process, ensuring tasks are completed on time
• Coordinate with team members to meet production deadlines
• Engage with contributors and interviewees as required for programme production
• Ensure content reflects the diversity and realities of Afghan audiences
• Support compliance with BBC Editorial, Legal, Safeguarding, and Health & Safety guidelines
• Identify opportunities to improve content quality and production processes

Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in content production, journalism, radio, or multimedia
• Experience producing content for radio and/or digital platforms
• Strong scriptwriting and storytelling skills
• Good understanding of BBC Editorial Guidelines or willingness to learn
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines
• Practical skills in audio editing tools (e.g. Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere)
• Fluency in Pashto and Dari, with good working knowledge of English
• Understanding of humanitarian themes (e.g. nutrition, maternal health, WASH) is an advantage.

Please remember to mention the position title and vacancy # in the subject line of your emails. Applications submitted without a vacancy number will not be considered during the longlisting process.

kabulhr@af.bbcmediaaction.org