BBC is Seeking a Senior Journalist Team Manager (Nairobi, Kenya) – Apply Before 12 December 2025
Overview
BBC Swahili, a trusted news source reaching 28 million weekly users, is recruiting a Senior Journalist Team Manager to lead daily editorial operations and drive its digital-first transformation. This permanent, full-time role is based in Nairobi.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage daily editorial operations and ensure editorial compliance across TV output
• Integrate digital-first commissioning into workflows and support long-term digital strategy
• Oversee production of graphics and visual storytelling elements
• Lead editorial decision-making and implement innovative approaches to coverage
• Collaborate with teams to shape engaging, high-quality journalism for TV, online and social platforms
Essential Requirements:
• Strong experience producing digital-first content, explainers and analysis
• Proven track record in breaking news, features, investigations and coverage of East, Central and Horn of Africa
• Experience managing teams in agile or remote environments
• Solid multimedia journalism background with data analytics expertise
• Ability to create compelling digital video content in Swahili (and English when needed)
• Deep understanding of BBC News editorial values and digital strategy
• Fluency in written and spoken Swahili, including understanding of dialects
Applicants must have the right to work in Kenya. The BBC values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.
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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the seeking organization. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.
