Broadcast Journalist, Tigrinya Service at

3 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya BBC World Service Full time

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.

Job Introduction
BBC Tigrinya is part of the BBC World Service language division based in the Nairobi bureau. It utilizes digital, radio, and social media platforms to reach its audiences.

BBC Tigrinya provides current and in-depth news analysis, explainers and human-interest stories about Eritrea, Ethiopia, Africa, and the world.


We are recruiting a Broadcast Journalist who will output, produce and present digital content across news and features, ensuring we deliver timely and engaging programmes of the highest journalistic quality across our digital platforms.

You need to demonstrate strong editorial judgement and multimedia production skills, as well as a desire to report news and current affairs in a fair and unbiased way for a global audience.

Main Responsibilities

Use a range of video, audio and digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble, edit and deliver outputs in the appropriate medium in Tigrinya, to the highest professional standards.

May be required to present the content on radio, TV or online. This might be live or recorded.
May include the production and presentation of programmes. This might be live or recorded
Exercise editorial judgment in developing story ideas and producing accurate and impartial journalism.
To undertake pre and post production and studio work, live and pre-recorded.

Use a range of video, audio & digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble, edit and deliver programmes in appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards.

To liaise closely with other team members and with other departments in the BBC, to ensure that output material is shared, duplication is avoided, and best practice is upheld.

Take a lead within a team setting or on delivering a specific piece of journalism or project as appropriate.

To tailor different news treatments for different audiences ensuring that the output reflects the audiences we serve.

To prioritise and plan activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines staffing and resources available.

To produce engaging packages through a range of production skills
Delivering to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards.
At all times to carry out duties in accordance with the BBC Health and Safety policy

Are you the Right Candidate?

Fluent in Tigrinya and other related languages and English
Significant recent experience as a journalist, with a good knowledge of production techniques
Considerable journalistic experience in either TV, Radio or Digital
Demonstrable understanding of the needs and interests of younger audiences in the Horn of Africa region and around the world
Excellent knowledge of international and HOA news, sport, current affairs and social affairs
An awareness of the marketplace in which BBC Tigrinya operates
An excellent understanding of social media tools and ability to use these across a range of platforms.
The ability to deliver on air in Tigrinya and English.
A track record of imaginative and creative story-telling and innovative production techniques
Proven experience of working - and the ability to maintain composure - in a time pressured and deadline environment
Proven ability to work quickly, calmly and accurately under pressure.
A thorough knowledge of editorial aims and policies of BBC World Service and BBC News.
A comprehensive knowledge of the law and BBC producer guidelines as it applies to your work as a journalist

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