BBC World News Komla Dumor Award 2022

The BBC World News Komla Dumor Award will be made to an outstanding individual living and working in Africa, who combines strong journalism skills, on air flair, and an exceptional talent in telling African stories with the ambition and potential to become a star of the future.

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BBC World News Komla Dumor Award

Aim and Benefits of BBC World News Komla Dumor Award

The BBC will pay for the winner’s flights to and from the UK and for their visa.  We will also arrange and pay for the winner’s accommodation in London during their placement.  The winner will receive £2,000 per month for the three month placement to cover their living expenses and a one-off payment of £5,000 as a contribution towards loss of salary in their home country.  Some of the above may be subject to taxation (and deductions will be made as appropriate).

Requirements for BBC World News Komla Dumor Award Qualification

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

You must also have the following skills and experience:

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

Documents Required for Application

Additional requirements for all applicants

• You must provide a CV (maximum two pages) / complete a careers hub profile.
• You must hold or be able to obtain a valid passport
• You must not be a current or former member of BBC staff.
• If successful, your employer must be willing to release you for three months from September 2022 for you to travel on your own to take up your placement in London.
• The visa requires that you hold a degree or are studying towards a degree equivalent to a UK Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
• References, proof of employment, birth certificate, passport, an appropriate UK visa and proof of level of English will be required from shortlisted candidates.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit BBC website.