BBC Media Action

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Summary

Context

BBC Media Action is the BBC’s international charity. We use media and communication to help deliver stronger democracies, a safer, more habitable planet and inclusive societies. We bring together a unique blend of journalistic, creative, research and international development expertise; deep local knowledge of our audiences in the places we work; our strong networks of local partners; and our invaluable link to the BBC and everything it stands for.
We serve people who are most vulnerable to information disorder (including mis- and disinformation and information poverty), division, and distrust, with a focus on people underserved by public interest media, and at the frontline of global challenges, risks and crises. We have a particular affinity for and track record of working with young people as agents of change; they will continue to be a central focus. BBC Media Action works with partners around the world to provide impartial, impactful, trustworthy media to people in need so that they can make informed choices to transform their lives.

Job purpose

The Media Development Manager will lead to the design and delivery of effective and imaginative training and outreach materials and activities with diversified target groups. The position aims to increase and promote public interest content around the media ecosystem in Bangladesh, and support media financial viability at the outlet and sectoral level. Besides, S/he will undertake to support technological adaptation in media outputs. This position will also work with media organisations, develop relationships with NGOs/INGOs and government partners, and lead familiarisation, outreach, and training activities with practitioners. The successful candidate will need to work with BBC Media Action’s existing partners to ensure that the media outputs are effectively translating public interest, and audience needs that serve people’s independent decision-making in social and personal spheres. The position is based in Dhaka but with travel to different locations across the country as necessary.

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Contractual

Dhaka