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Category: Media / Radio / TV / Journalism Posted: 1st July 2026 Deadline: 15th July 2026
Assistant Editor – BBC Tigrinya
Assistant Editor – BBC Afaan Oromo
Assistant Editor – BBC Amharic
Assistant Editor – BBC Swahili
News Editor – Horn of Africa Languages
Applicants should:
Hold relevant academic qualifications (Bachelor’s or Master’s in Journalism, Media, Communications, or related fields).
Have prior experience in broadcast journalism, editing, or language‑specific reporting.
Demonstrate strong communication, editorial, and leadership skills.
Be fluent in the respective language (Tigrinya, Afaan Oromo, Amharic, Swahili) with excellent written and spoken proficiency.
Show professionalism, integrity, and alignment with BBC World Service’s mission of delivering impartial, high‑quality international news.
Role‑specific expectations:
Assistant Editors: Manage editorial content, oversee language service teams, and ensure accuracy and impartiality.
News Editor – Horn of Africa Languages: Coordinate coverage across multiple language services, set editorial priorities, and maintain BBC standards.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications with detailed CVs and supporting documents, clearly indicating the specific language service applied for, in line with BBC World Service application guidelines.
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