Journalist, Tigrinya

About the role

The BBC World Service is launching a new Horn of Africa Language Services Unit in Nairobi, bringing together Tigrinya, Somali, Afaan Oromo and Amharic under one editorial leadership. As a Journalist for BBC Tigrinya, you will create multi‑platform news content for audiences in the Tigray region, Eritrea and across the Horn of Africa.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• Proven ability to produce content for news websites, social‑media video platforms and radio.
• Strong digital writing skills in Tigrinya and English, with SEO knowledge.
• Experience self‑shooting video and presenting confidently on camera.
• Solid news gathering, verification and impartial reporting under deadline pressure.
• Fluency in written and spoken Tigrinya and English.

Required skills

• SEO optimisation
• Video editing and production for vertical formats (TikTok, Instagram Reels)
• Social‑media platform publishing (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook)
• Audience analytics and data‑driven content development