BBC World Service Assistant Editor - BBC Tigrinya Jobs in Kenya


BBC World Service Assistant Editor - BBC Tigrinya Jobs in Kenya; The Assistant Editor, BBC Tigrinya, is the day‑to‑day editorial lead for the service. You hold full editorial responsibility for BBC Tigrinya’s output across all platforms and formats.

You will report to the News Editor for Horn of Africa Languages, who sets the regional vision, while retaining editorial autonomy to serve audiences with accuracy, 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

  • Lead BBC Tigrinya’s transformation to a digital‑first, video‑led service.

  • Develop and implement a data‑led video strategy to drive measurable digital growth, focusing on younger and female audiences.

  • Use audience insight, analytics, and platform trends to inform commissioning, distribution, and editorial decision‑making.

  • Set the editorial agenda, prioritising stories that matter most to target audiences.

  • Commission, edit, and deliver high‑impact original journalism, including exclusives, investigations, explainers, and digital‑first content.

  • Collaborate with other Horn of Africa Assistant Editors and the News Editor to coordinate coverage and avoid duplication.

  • Work with the Horn of Africa Production Hub to enhance original journalism using its video and digital expertise.

    Skills and Experience

    Essential Criteria
  • Demonstrated experience in leading and developing teams, setting direction, and fostering creativity and collaboration.

  • Strong track record of commissioning and delivering high‑impact
    digital journalism, with deep understanding of digital distribution (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, BBC platforms).

  • Proven ability to develop and implement successful data‑led video strategies, with experience in major production initiatives.

  • Experience in innovative storytelling solutions such as data journalism.

  • Advanced understanding of audience analytics, search optimisation, and platform performance.

  • Fluency in written and spoken Tigrinya and English, with ability to represent the BBC in senior forums.

    Desirable
  • Ability to shoot, script, and edit video stories using tools such as Final Cut Pro (FCPx) and QEdit.

  • Experience delivering polished, engaging, audience‑focused content optimised for digital platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook).

    How to apply

    For more information and job application details, see; BBC World Service Assistant Editor - BBC Tigrinya Jobs in Kenya

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