Editorial lead vacancy at BBC Media Action

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 5, 2025 — BBC Media Action is hiring an experienced programme maker, journalist or multimedia producer to fill the role of Editorial Lead.

As the editorial lead, you will support in-country editorial teams with creative brainstorming and content design processes, and lead or participate in content review and feedback.

The role will be based in one of BBC Media Action’s programme offices in Africa or Asia. Current BBC Media Action offices are in the following cities, and the role could be based in any of: Abuja, Addis Ababa, Dar Es Salaam, Delhi, Dhaka, Freetown, Hargeisa, Jakarta, Juba, Kabul, Kathmandu, Kyiv, Lusaka, Nairobi, Phnom Penh, Suva, Tunis, Yangon.

Applicants must have strong editorial judgement and substantial content-making experience, particularly for digital platforms. Recent and relevant experience working in an editorial, production or training / capacity strengthening role in one of the countries where BBC Media Action operates is also essential.

The deadline for applications is February 5, 2025

 APPLY HERE

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