The BBC World News Komla Dumor Award for African Journalists

BBC is seeking a rising star of African journalism for the fourth BBC World News Komla Dumor Award. The 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 in the future. Candidates must meet the following requirements:
[1] Excellent journalism skills in digital and social media. Broadcasting experience is preferable with an excellent broadcasting voice and strong presenting skills and the ability to perform at the microphone with flair.

[2] The ability to identify and pitch a strong original African story idea, aligned to the BBC editorial guidelines.
[3] Wide and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the African continent, including politics, business, culture, history and sports.
[4] Fluency in English as a first or equivalent language.
[5] Hold a degree or are studying towards a degree equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

The winner will receive a once-in-a-lifetime training and development opportunity with the BBC in London, starting in early September 2018 and running for three months.  Working with teams from across BBC News, they will produce an African story for BBC and have their story and their voice shared across the continent and the world. The award also covers the winner’s flights to and from the UK, visa, and their accommodation in London during their placement. The winner will receive £2,000 per month for the three months in order to cover their living expenses and a one-off payment of £5,000 as a contribution towards loss of salary in their home country.