Main Responsibilities
We are looking to hire two Senior Journalists to work in our BBC Monitoring Nairobi office.
To write, translate, edit and adapt stories. To ensure the quality of stories is of the highest standard
Help drive the editorial agenda and shape day-to-day coverage and treatments, identifying new ways to deliver engaging and insightful Africa content to all BBCM users
Manage various editorial operations of the BBC Monitoring Africa team, ensuring editorial compliance and signing off on content
Help develop and integrate creative editorial workflows
Lead and support team members as required
Engage and support the Business Development in providing briefings to stakeholders
Support the effective management of resources, staff and freelancers, whether delivering daily output, or commercial and partner commissions
Are you the right candidate?
Thorough knowledge of news and current affairs in Africa and interest in global affairs
Knowledge of Africa’s media environment
Up to date written and spoken knowledge of a key regional (Africa) language as well as complete comprehension of written and spoken English
Some experience in managing a team and overseeing compliance and editorial output
Strong editorial judgement
Knowledge of digital and social media tools, disinformation trends
Apply via :
careers.bbc.co.uk
