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Senior Journalist, Regional Journalism (Planning)
BBC
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted about 2 hours ago (25 Oct 2026) Updated about 2 hours ago
Job Description
The Senior Journalist plans and coordinates regional news coverage, shaping editorial strategies for the East African audience. They collaborate with reporters, manage content pipelines, and ensure high‑quality storytelling that meets editorial standards. The role also involves analysing audience metrics to guide future coverage.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications or related field
- • Minimum 5 years experience in news reporting and editorial planning
- • Strong editorial judgment and storytelling ability
- • Proficiency with content management systems and digital publishing tools
- • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Plan and coordinate regional news coverage and editorial calendars
- • Assign stories to reporters and oversee content production
- • Edit and proofread articles to ensure accuracy and style compliance
- • Analyse audience data to inform editorial decisions
- • Liaise with senior editors and external contributors