Assistant Editor – Tigrinya Service

About the role

The BBC World Service is establishing a Horn of Africa Language Services Unit in Nairobi. As Assistant Editor for the Tigrinya service, you will lead the day‑to‑day editorial output across all platforms, ensuring independent, impartial journalism for Tigrinya‑speaking audiences in Ethiopia’s Tigray region and Eritrea.

Key responsibilities

• Drive the transformation of BBC Tigrinya into a digital‑first, video‑led service, setting a data‑informed strategy to grow reach, especially among younger and female audiences.
• Commission, edit and deliver high‑impact journalism, including investigations, explainers and exclusive stories.
• Use audience insights, analytics and platform trends to shape editorial decisions and distribution.
• Collaborate with the other Horn of Africa Assistant Editors and the News Editor to coordinate cross‑service coverage and avoid duplication.
• Work with the Horn of Africa Production Hub to leverage video and digital expertise.

Required profile

• Proven editorial leadership experience, preferably in a multilingual news environment.
• Strong journalistic instincts with a commitment to accuracy, depth and independence.
• Ability to lead teams through change and foster a culture of accountability and learning.

Required skills

• Editorial planning and content commissioning.
• Data‑driven decision making using audience analytics.
• Video production and digital publishing knowledge.

What we offer

• Permanent, full‑time contract with competitive benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements discussed at offer stage.
• Opportunity to shape a key BBC service in a dynamic region.