Somali Journalist – Digital News & Multimedia

About the role

The BBC Somali service is seeking a versatile journalist to produce daily news articles, short‑form videos and radio programmes for its digital platforms. You will work across multiple channels, ensuring content is accurate, engaging and meets BBC editorial standards.

Key responsibilities

• Write clear, accurate, SEO‑aware articles for the BBC Somali website on a daily basis.
• 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 pieces using mobile or camera equipment.
• Deliver radio programmes or visualised podcasts, presenting on‑air and on‑stream.
• Research, script, film and edit video content independently or with Video Journalists.
• Maintain contacts across the Horn of Africa to generate original newsgathering leads.
• Contribute to live breaking‑news coverage across all platforms, including livestreaming.

Required profile

• Proven ability to create content for news websites, social‑media video platforms and radio.
• Strong digital writing skills in Somali, with SEO knowledge.
• Experience presenting on camera and delivering scripts, interviews and two‑ways.
• Fluency in written and spoken Somali and English.
• Ability to source, verify and report news accurately under deadline pressure.

Required skills

• SEO optimisation
• Video shooting and editing (mobile or camera equipment)
• Social‑media platform production (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook)
• Audience analytics and data‑driven content development