Senior Journalist, Focus on Africa

BBC World Service is hiring for the Senior Journalist, Focus on Africa position in Nairobi. This is a full time, senior level role. 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… Applications close on 20 November 2026.

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.PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the planning, development, and production of engaging segments and features for Focus on Africa, ensuring that content is relevant, accurate, and visually compelling.
• Collaborate with journalists, researchers, and contributors to identify and produce dynamic stories that reflect the experiences and concerns of African audiences.
• Mentor and guide staff, providing feedback and professional development opportunities to build a high-performing production team.

What is on offer

• We are looking for a highly successful Senior Journalist to supervise the production and outputting of…

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