Tigrinya Journalist (Digital & Multimedia)

About the role

The BBC Tigrinya service is part of a new Horn of Africa Language Services Unit based in Nairobi. The role sits within a digital‑first, video‑led newsroom that delivers news across web, social and broadcast platforms for Tigrinya‑speaking audiences in Ethiopia and Eritrea.

Key responsibilities

• Write clear, accurate, SEO‑aware articles for the BBC Tigrinya website daily.
• Produce and present short‑form video content for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook and YouTube Shorts.
• Self‑shoot, edit and add graphics or captions to video packages using mobile or camera equipment.
• Contribute to radio programmes and visualised podcasts, presenting on‑air and on‑screen.
• Research, script, film and edit video stories independently or with video journalists.
• Develop and maintain contacts across the Horn of Africa to source original news tips.
• Support live breaking‑news coverage across all platforms, including livestreaming.

Required profile

• Proven experience producing news content for web, social media and radio under tight deadlines.
• Fluency in written and spoken Tigrinya and English, with high‑standard writing and presenting skills.
• Ability to verify and source news accurately, including user‑generated content.
• Understanding of data‑driven content development and audience analytics.

Required skills

• Digital content production for website and social platforms (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, radio).
• Video shooting and editing using mobile devices or professional cameras.
• On‑camera presenting and voice‑over for broadcast and streaming audiences.
• SEO‑aware writing and article structuring.
• Audience analytics and data‑driven optimisation of content performance.