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Social Media Visual Artist
BBC
Jakarta, , Indonesia
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Job Introduction
The BBC World Service is looking for a Visual Artist to support the language services across East Asia.
The artist is expected to create compelling images for stories promoted and published on social media on a daily basis. These assets could take the form of cartoons or illustrations as appropriate.
The Visual Artist will report to the East Asia Digital Editor and will have a dotted line to the Social Media Editor in WS Digital Development to ensure best practice is shared and standards are maintained across World Service languages.
Role Responsibility
The main responsibilities for this role are as below -
• To produce and develop illustrations/cartoons complementing the day’s stories in social media friendly formats.
• To present visual storytelling ideas for special projects and long term series.
• To apply editorial judgement when illustrating stories of a sensitive/controversial nature and seek advice where appropriate.
• To show agility reacting to breaking news stories or trending stories as and when appropriate
• To work with other visual artists and social media teams across regions – identifying themes and opportunities for collaboration
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this role will have skills and experience in the following
• Demonstrable skill and experience in visual storytelling - illustration and or cartooning.
• The ideal candidate may also have the ability to use motion graphics software, such as Adobe After Effects, to create simple 2D animations for social media platforms
• Understanding of social media platforms, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, as well as a sense of what makes attractive visual design
• Creativity and flair
• A clear understanding of the needs and profile of the target audience and the ability to translate these into imaginative and compelling design ideas
• Interest in news and current affairs
• The ability to plan and organise time and resources effectively and meet deadlines set.
• The ability to work fast, accurately and under pressure.
• Be knowledgeable about new trends in illustration and online design