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Vacancy title:
News Editor, Horn of Africa Languages
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Media, Communications & Writing, Management]
Jobs at:
BBC Media Action
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 31 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 9 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary
The News Editor will provide editorial leadership across the BBC Horn of Africa language services, ensuring timely, accurate, and impactful journalism while managing newsroom operations and editorial priorities.
Key Duties
- Lead editorial planning across Horn of Africa language services.
- Manage daily newsroom operations.
- Coordinate breaking news coverage.
- Maintain BBC editorial and journalistic standards.
- Supervise journalists and editors.
- Drive audience-focused digital journalism.
- Ensure effective editorial decision-making.
- Collaborate with regional and global BBC teams.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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