Senior Presenter, BBC Somali

About the role

BBC Somali is part of the BBC World Service and serves Somali-speaking audiences in Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya and a large diaspora. It is transforming into a digital-first, video-led service. The Senior Presenter prepares content for broadcast and digital publication across video and/or audio formats, moving fluently between platforms and roles such as radio programmes, web articles, video presentations, social media posts and filming and editing. The postholder presents live news, current affairs and digital content, reacts on air to breaking stories, introduces live events and interviews people in the news, either alone or with a co-presenter.

Key responsibilities

• Provide timely, specialist and self-assured news coverage and analysis tailored to BBC audiences.
• Plan and run interviews adapted to radio, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.
• Adapt presentation style to different subjects, audiences and platforms, keeping complex issues accessible.
• Observe BBC Editorial Guidelines, ensuring impartiality and balance.
• Generate ideas and stories, write clear treatments and proposals, and make effective use of social media.
• Learn and adapt to new systems and ways of working.

Required profile

• An experienced, principled presenter with a strong relationship with the audience.
• Strong radio production and digital writing skills, including clear, accurate, well-structured articles in Somali.
• Proven ability to produce content across a news website, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram reels, Facebook and radio.
• Experience producing and presenting short-form video for social media, including vertical formats.
• Flexibility and adaptability under pressure, meeting deadlines and changing priorities.

The role is permanent and full-time, based in Nairobi. Flexible working is discussed at offer stage. Applications are made online only; employment screening checks are required before an offer.