BBC World Service Senior Journalist, Focus on Africa Jobs in Kenya
Purpose of the Role
Focus on Africa is BBC’s flagship news and current affairs programme for audiences in Africa and those interested in African stories around the world.
The programme operates across television, radio and digital platforms, providing comprehensive coverage of Africa’s diverse experiences, cultures and challenges.
Coverage includes politics, economics, environment, health, social issues, achievements and innovations across the continent.
The programme aims to foster understanding, promote dialogue and amplify underrepresented voices through high-quality journalism that informs, educates and inspires.
Why Join the Team
The role involves supervising the production and output of the Focus on Africa Podcast programme, digital livestreams and related digital assets, while supporting television output when required.
The successful candidate will lead a talented team to create engaging and informative content for a global audience while reflecting the diversity and complexity of African stories.
The position requires a journalist with a proven track record in breaking news coverage and a strong understanding of audience needs.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the planning, development and production of engaging segments and features for Focus on Africa.
Ensure content is relevant, accurate and visually compelling.
Collaborate with journalists, researchers and contributors to identify and produce dynamic stories reflecting the experiences and concerns of African audiences.
Mentor and guide staff, providing feedback and professional development opportunities to build a high-performing production team.
Take responsibility for the output of the daily programme, ensuring adherence to BBC editorial standards, accuracy, fairness and impartiality.
Review and approve scripts and video packages before broadcast to ensure alignment with editorial strategy.
Oversee the digital presence of Focus on Africa, including podcasts, social media platforms and audience engagement initiatives.
Utilize audience insights and market research to maximize viewer engagement and
reach.
Identify opportunities for digital expansion using analytics and audience feedback.
Coordinate with other BBC departments and international bureaus to source stories, enhance coverage and collaborate on cross-platform features.
Skills and Experience
Essential Criteria
Strong track record in producing or commissioning in-depth and original stories.
Solid experience in outputting audiovisual podcasts, current affairs programmes, digital content and streaming products.
Demonstrable success producing impactful digital content and podcasts that reach new audiences.
Knowledge of social media best practices.
Strong experience working effectively in breaking news environments with a deep understanding of Africa and global affairs.
Good understanding of sport, entertainment and wider cultural issues.
Proven ability to lead and manage collaborative editorial teams delivering TV, podcast and digital content.
Ability to manage less experienced team members and demonstrate strong delegation skills.
Extensive expertise in editing and sub-editing English-language content and video material.
Strong working knowledge of data journalism and visual journalism.
Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly and adapt content for different audiences and media platforms.
Desirable
Experience in filming and video production would be an advantage.
How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; BBC World Service Senior Journalist, Focus on Africa Jobs in Kenya
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