Job particulars
- Job title
- Journalist, Afaan Oromo
- Hiring organisation
- s Expand Recruitment Services
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Industry
- Journalism
- Level
- Middle
- Posted
- 7 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Oct 2026
Key responsibilities
- The main focus of the Video Journalist role is to routinely self-shoot and edit complete news packages, or equivalent. The post holder will also be expected to undertake any of the key responsibilities included below.
- Research, write, shoot, assemble and edit high-quality journalism across video, audio, radio, podcasts and digital platforms, using a range of production equipment and technology.
- Self-shoot and edit complete packages independently, carrying out pre-production, studio and post-production work for both live and pre-recorded output.
- Present and produce content for Afaan Oromo radio, visualised podcasts, online platforms and programmes, as required, in both live and recorded formats.
- Exercise strong editorial judgement, developing original story ideas and producing accurate, impartial and engaging journalism tailored to the needs of different audiences.
- Plan and prioritise effectively, managing deadlines, resources and competing requirements while consistently maintaining the highest editorial, professional and safety standards.
- Collaborate closely with the Afaan Oromo Assistant Editor, wider teams and BBC departments to share content, avoid duplication and promote best practice across output.
- Take the lead on specific journalism or projects when required, supporting team development by sharing expertise, training and mentoring colleagues, particularly in video editing.
Candidate requirements
- Ability to gather and prepare audio and video material for use on any service, recognising the distinct requirements of different types of output, self-shooting and editing routinely as the main focus of the role.
- Significant recent experience as a journalist, with a good knowledge of production techniques – especially self-shooting and editing with a strong record of originating and developing stories for news programmes.
- Demonstrates sound editorial and policy decisions based upon a clear understanding of the BBC’s distinctive news agenda, the requirements of news and current affairs coverage and the audience.
- Ability to use technology as required, gathering material for broadcast.
- Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.
- Effective planning and organising skills, ability to concentrate on several areas of work at one time, delivering consistently to deadlines and reacting positively to changes and conflicting priorities.
- Ability to write creatively in an engaging manner, adapt, produce and translate with accuracy, clarity and style appropriate to differing audiences and forms of media suitable for multimedia output.
- The flexibility and adaptability to sustain performance, particularly under pressure to meet deadlines and changing priorities and circumstances.
- Fluency in written and spoken Afaan Oromo and English with the ability to write, sub-edit and present in both languages to a high professional standard.
- Knowledge about data-driven approach to content development, with experience using audience analytics and platform insights to inform commissioning, optimise performance and grow engagement, particularly among younger and female audiences.
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Hiring organisation
s Expand Recruitment Services