Background information about the job or company

BBC Somali is now transforming into a story-led model built around two complementary editorial streams: On the Day and On Demand. Therefore, the purpose of the role is primarily to initiate, gather and produce material for news, current affairs and general programming. Routinely self-shooting and editing complete packages for use across multiple platforms.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

BBC World Service is creating a new Horn of Africa Language Services Unit in Nairobi, bringing together BBC Somali, BBC Afaan Oromo, BBC Tigrinya and BBC Amharic under a single editorial leadership structure for the first time.

BBC Somali is one of the most trusted international news services for Somali-speaking audiences in Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya and across a substantial and highly engaged diaspora. It is a service with strong editorial heritage and, under this new structure, significant opportunity: the transformation to a digital-first, video-led operation that can reach a new generation of Somali audiences who consume news primarily through smartphones, YouTube and social media.

Responsibilities or duties

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Research, write, shoot, edit and deliver high-quality multimedia content across radio, digital, podcast and online platforms, ensuring output meets the highest editorial and production standards.
• Independently produce complete journalism packages, undertaking all aspects of pre-production, production and post-production using a range of audio, video and digital tools.
• Exercise strong editorial judgment to identify, develop and deliver accurate, impartial and engaging stories tailored to the needs of different audiences.
• Present and produce live or pre-recorded content across a range of BBC platforms, including radio, visualised podcasts and online services.
• Collaborate effectively with editors, colleagues and wider BBC teams to share content, avoid duplication, uphold best practice and contribute to successful project delivery.
• Prioritise and manage workloads effectively, delivering high-quality journalism to tight deadlines while making best use of available resources.
• Contribute to team development by leading projects where appropriate, mentoring colleagues, sharing technical expertise and maintaining compliance with BBC health and safety standards.

Qualifications or requirements

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Significant journalism experience, with strong expertise in multimedia production, including self-shooting, video editing and preparing content for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Sound editorial judgment and a strong understanding of BBC editorial standards, news values, audience needs and current affairs coverage.
• Proven ability to originate, develop and deliver compelling news stories, using a range of technologies to gather and produce content.
• Excellent writing, editing and translation skills, with the ability to create accurate, engaging and audience-focused content across multiple media formats.
• Fluency in spoken and written Somali and English, with the ability to write, sub-edit and present professionally in both languages.
• Strong planning, organisational and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Adaptable and resilient under pressure, with knowledge of audience analytics and data-led content strategies to optimise performance and drive engagement across diverse audiences.

• Research, write, shoot, edit and deliver high-quality multimedia content across radio, digital, podcast and online platforms, ensuring output meets the highest editorial and production standards.
• Independently produce complete journalism packages, undertaking all aspects of pre-production, production and post-production using a range of audio, video and digital tools.
• Exercise strong editorial judgment to identify, develop and deliver accurate, impartial and engaging stories tailored to the needs of different audiences.
• Present and produce live or pre-recorded content across a range of BBC platforms, including radio, visualised podcasts and online services.
• Collaborate effectively with editors, colleagues and wider BBC teams to share content, avoid duplication, uphold best practice and contribute to successful project delivery.
• Prioritise and manage workloads effectively, delivering high-quality journalism to tight deadlines while making best use of available resources.
• Contribute to team development by leading projects where appropriate, mentoring colleagues, sharing technical expertise and maintaining compliance with BBC health and safety standards.

• Significant journalism experience, with strong expertise in multimedia production, including self-shooting, video editing and preparing content for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Sound editorial judgment and a strong understanding of BBC editorial standards, news values, audience needs and current affairs coverage.
• Proven ability to originate, develop and deliver compelling news stories, using a range of technologies to gather and produce content.
• Excellent writing, editing and translation skills, with the ability to create accurate, engaging and audience-focused content across multiple media formats.
• Fluency in spoken and written Somali and English, with the ability to write, sub-edit and present professionally in both languages.
• Strong planning, organisational and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Adaptable and resilient under pressure, with knowledge of audience analytics and data-led content strategies to optimise performance and drive engagement across diverse audiences.

• BA/BSc/HND
• Significant journalism experience, with strong expertise in multimedia production, including self-shooting, video editing and preparing content for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Sound editorial judgment and a strong understanding of BBC editorial standards, news values, audience needs and current affairs coverage.
• Proven ability to originate, develop and deliver compelling news stories, using a range of technologies to gather and produce content.
• Excellent writing, editing and translation skills, with the ability to create accurate, engaging and audience-focused content across multiple media formats.
• Fluency in spoken and written Somali and English, with the ability to write, sub-edit and present professionally in both languages.
• Strong planning, organisational and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Adaptable and resilient under pressure, with knowledge of audience analytics and data-led content strategies to optimise performance and drive engagement across diverse audiences.