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Journalist, BBC Somali at BBC World Service
BBC
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted about 4 hours ago (25 Sep 2026) Updated about 4 hours ago
Job Description
The BBC Somali Journalist reports, writes and edits news stories for the Horn of Africa Language Services Unit, delivering accurate and compelling content across broadcast and digital platforms. They verify information, adhere to editorial standards, and collaborate with multilingual colleagues to reach diverse audiences.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field
- • Proven experience in broadcast journalism, preferably in Somali language
- • Strong writing, editing and reporting skills
- • Ability to work in a fast‑paced news environment
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Research, write and edit news stories in Somali for broadcast and online platforms
- • Produce audio and written content that meets BBC editorial standards
- • Verify facts and sources to ensure accuracy and credibility
- • Collaborate with the Horn of Africa language team to coordinate coverage
- • Meet tight editorial deadlines and adapt to breaking news situations