Jobs at BBC World Service

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Industry: Media Production
Description: The BBC World Service is the world's largest international broadcaster, broadcasting radio and television news, speech and discussions in 29 languages to many parts of the world on analogue and digital shortwave platforms, Internet streaming, podcasting, satellite, FM and MW relays. It was announced… The BBC World Service is the world's largest international broadcaster, broadcasting radio and television news, speech and discussions in 29 languages to many parts of the world on analogue and digital shortwave platforms, Internet streaming, podcasting, satellite, FM and MW relays. It was announced in November 2016 that The BBC World Service will start broadcasting in Igbo, Nigerian Pidgin, Yoruba and Amharic among others in its biggest expansion since the 1940s. The World Service reached 210 million people a week (TV, radio and online) on average in 2015. The English-language service broadcasts 24 hours a day. View more View less
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Degree
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Jul 15, 2026
Salary: KES Competitive / month
Job Category: Advertising/Media, Media
Job Description

BBC World Service – Careers

Category: Media / Radio / TV / Journalism Posted: 1st July 2026 Deadline: 15th July 2026

 

Open Jobs

  1. Assistant Editor – BBC Tigrinya

  2. Assistant Editor – BBC Afaan Oromo

  3. Assistant Editor – BBC Amharic

  4. Assistant Editor – BBC Swahili

  5. News Editor – Horn of Africa Languages

 

Minimum Requirements (Likely)

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.

 

How to Apply

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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