The BBC is seeking a rising star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award, now in its fifth year. Moreover, Journalists from across the continent are invited to apply for the award, which aims to uncover and promote fresh talent from Africa. In addition, the winner will spend three months at the BBC headquarters in London, gaining skills and experience.

Furthermore, The award was established to honour Komla Dumor, an exceptional Ghanaian broadcaster and presenter for BBC World News, who died suddenly aged 41 in 2014.

Eligibility

To apply for this prestigious award, applicants must be currently living and working as a journalist in Africa.

Applicants must also have the following skills and experience:

• Excellent journalism skills, including in digital and social media.
• Also, Broadcasting experience is preferable.
• An excellent broadcasting voice and strong presenting skills with the ability to perform at the microphone with flair.
• Also, 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.
• Also, Fluency in English as a first or equivalent language.

Requirements

Additional requirements for all applicants:

• Must provide a CV (maximum two pages) / complete a careers hub profile.
• Also, Must hold or be able to obtain by 1st March 2019 a passport that is valid until at least 31st January 2020.
• Must not be a current or former member of BBC staff.
• Also, The visa requires that applicants hold a degree or are studying towards a degree equivalent to a UK Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
• References, proof of employment, birth certificate, passport, an appropriate UK visa and proof of level of English will be required from shortlisted candidates

Applications close on 26 February 2019 at 23:59 GMT.