Senior Journalist (Visual Podcast)

About the role

The BBC Swahili service is launching a daily visual‑first podcast aimed at young female audiences across East Africa. As the Senior Journalist (Visual Podcast) you will own the end‑to‑end production of this half‑hour, video‑driven programme and lead the service’s livestreaming coverage of major news events on YouTube and other social platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the full production cycle of the visualised podcast – from story commissioning, scripting and filming to editing, quality control and publishing five times per week.
• Define and maintain the podcast’s editorial identity, tone and visual style in collaboration with the Assistant Editor, On Demand.
• Build and manage a weekly production pipeline, ensuring timely delivery across all distribution channels.
• Plan, coordinate and present live‑stream coverage of breaking news events on YouTube and other social platforms.
• Maintain technical confidence to operate live‑broadcast equipment in fast‑moving, unpredictable news environments.

Required profile

• Experienced journalist with strong editorial judgement and a proven track record in video‑focused news production.
• Deep understanding of the media consumption habits of young Swahili‑speaking female audiences.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining high editorial standards.
• Comfortable managing live broadcasts and adapting quickly to changing news situations.

Required skills