Content Creator/News Anchor

Role Overview

The Content Creator/Producer and News Anchor develops, produces and presents news and analysis for ADN TV, taking stories from initial research through scripting, filming, editing and publication. The role helps audiences make sense of developments in Somalia and the wider region by delivering timely, carefully verified coverage across broadcast and digital channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and present scheduled news updates and current affairs segments, adapting delivery for broadcast and online audiences.
• Track local and regional developments through news outlets, wire services, official communications and social media, and respond to breaking stories when needed.
• Research and host analysis programmes on subjects such as the economy, digital transformation, security, geopolitics and the Horn of Africa.
• Write scripts and prepare interviews, securing suitable guests and giving audiences clear context and balanced perspectives.
• Check facts, figures and sources, apply sound editorial judgement to sensitive topics, and follow journalistic ethics and relevant media regulations.
• Coordinate filming, editing, graphics and post-production with editorial, production, research and digital colleagues.
• Oversee timely, accurate publication across broadcast, web and social platforms, ensuring each item meets appropriate technical and visual standards.
• Maintain forward content plans and organised records of scripts, footage, sources and published work; report on delivery, deadlines and audience performance.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, mass communication, media studies, broadcast production, international relations or a related discipline.
• At least three years of experience in broadcast journalism, news presenting, anchoring or content production.
• A showreel or portfolio demonstrating on-camera presentation and published work.
• Strong knowledge of political, security, economic and social issues in Somalia and the Horn of Africa.
• Excellent research, scripting, fact-checking and storytelling abilities, with a sound grasp of editorial balance, journalistic ethics and media law.
• Practical experience using video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve, along with basic graphics tools.
• Familiarity with social media publishing, content management systems and audience analytics.
• Excellent spoken and written English; Somali or another regional language is an advantage.
• Interviewing experience with senior officials, subject-matter experts or other high-profile contributors is an advantage.
• Strong organisation and planning skills, discretion, integrity and professionalism, with the ability to manage competing deadlines independently and as part of a newsroom team.

What We Offer / Why Join

This position offers the opportunity to shape and present reporting on issues affecting Somalia and the wider region, working across editorial, production, research and digital teams. The role reports to the Senior Operations Manager.