Video Journalist – BBC Somali (Nairobi)

About the role

The BBC Somali service is shifting to a story‑led, digital‑first model. As a Video Journalist you will initiate, gather and produce video news content for both on‑the‑day and on‑demand editorial streams, reaching Somali‑speaking audiences across Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia and the diaspora.

Key responsibilities

• Research, write, shoot, edit and deliver multimedia packages for radio, digital, podcast and online platforms.
• Produce complete journalism packages, handling pre‑production, production and post‑production using audio, video and digital tools.
• Exercise editorial judgment to create accurate, impartial stories tailored to diverse audiences.
• Present live or pre‑recorded content across BBC platforms, including visualised podcasts.
• Collaborate with editors and BBC teams to share content, avoid duplication and meet tight deadlines.

Required profile

• Significant journalism experience with strong multimedia production expertise.
• Fluency in spoken and written Somali and English, with professional sub‑editing and presenting skills.
• Sound editorial judgment and understanding of BBC editorial standards and news values.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines and work with a wide range of stakeholders.

Required skills

• Video shooting and video editing.
• Multimedia production for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Audio recording and editing.
• Use of digital publishing tools and audience‑analytics platforms.