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Assistant Editor at BBC World Service
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 5 days ago (17 Jul 2026) Deadline: 31 Jul 2026 Updated 3 days ago
How to Apply
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Job Description
The Assistant Editor role involves focusing on Africa's flagship news and current affairs programme, providing a comprehensive view of the diverse experiences, cultures, and challenges facing African nations and their people.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor's Degree in a related field, such as journalism or communications
- • Minimum 0 years of experience in editing or a related field
- • Strong knowledge of editing principles and practices
- • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Focus on Africa's flagship news and current affairs programme, providing a comprehensive view of the diverse experiences, cultures, and challenges facing African nations and their people
- • Champion innovation in formats and ways of working, ensuring the programme grows its reach and relevance
- • Ensure high-quality journalism that motivates, educates, and informs viewers