Senior Video Journalist for BBC Somali

About the role

The BBC World Service is launching a Horn of Africa Language Services Unit in Nairobi. As a Senior Video Journalist for BBC Somali, you will help transform the service into a digital‑first, video‑led operation that reaches Somali‑speaking audiences on smartphones, YouTube and social media.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the digital visual and editorial strategy for BBC Somali, defining creative standards and storytelling approaches across video, text, podcasts and social platforms.
• Produce high‑impact video content, visualised radio programmes, podcasts, livestreams and other digital‑first formats while acting as a practising video journalist.
• Develop and refine visual production workflows, ensuring broadcast‑quality output for studio, location and mobile journalism.
• Drive audience growth by creating innovative video formats, repurposing content for social media and using audience insights and analytics, with a focus on younger and female audiences.
• Coach and mentor journalists and presenters, building on‑screen confidence and visual storytelling skills.
• Collaborate with teams in Nairobi, Mogadishu and across the Horn of Africa to align editorial priorities and share resources.
• Contribute to editorial leadership, commissioning, content development and digital strategy within the wider BBC News operation.

Required profile

• Extensive experience as a video journalist and team leader.
• Strong portfolio of high‑impact digital content.
• Proven ability to set creative direction, manage performance and develop talent.

Required skills

• Video journalism
• Video editing
• Video production
• Filming
• Digital content creation

What we offer

• Permanent, full‑time position based in Nairobi.