BBC World Service Assistant Editor - Assistant Editor BBC Amharic Jobs in Kenya

BBC World Service Assistant Editor - Assistant Editor BBC Amharic Jobs in Kenya; BBC World Service is creating a new Horn of Africa Language Services Unit in Nairobi, bringing together BBC Somali, BBC Afaan Oromo, BBC Tigrinya, and BBC Amharic under a single editorial leadership structure.

BBC Amharic is a trusted source of independent journalism for millions of Amharic speakers across Ethiopia and one of Africa’s largest diaspora populations.

Why Join the Team
The Assistant Editor, BBC Amharic, is the day‑to‑day editorial lead for the service. You hold full editorial responsibility for all output across radio, digital, video, and social platforms.

You will report to the News Editor who sets the regional vision, while retaining editorial autonomy to serve audiences with authority, depth, and independence.

This role is for an editor who combines strong journalistic instincts with genuine digital ambition, leading the team through transformation while maintaining editorial standards and audience trust.

Key Responsibilities and Impact