Senior Broadcast Journalist (Digital), BBC Africa at BBC World

Main Responsibilities

As a Senior Journalist you will be part of the BBC News website team, covering stories through news, features, graphics, photo stories and video, produced in English for African and global audiences. You will be responsible for selecting, researching, writing and editing the best stories, while ensuring that they adhere to editorial values through rigorous fact checking and subbing of copy.

You will also work closely with teams in London and the rest of BBC Africa to improve the coverage of African news on the BBC News website.

Are you the right candidate?

We are looking for two highly experienced journalists with track records in leading editorially and creatively, with strong digital production skills in an area such as social engagement, online or video journalism. We expect applicants to demonstrate experience in writing news and producing features for African and international audiences.

It is essential that you have a thorough understanding of media law and demonstrable experience in subbing copy to the highest editorial standards.

You will be an innovator, somebody who can think outside the box to develop creative strategies to support, enhance and engage our audiences across Africa and internationally.

Package Description

Contract: Continuing (permanent) contract.   

Local terms and conditions apply.

Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to work in Kenya.