Africa News Editor (Digital News)

TL;DR

Africa News Editor (Digital News): Leading and commissioning agenda-setting journalism in text and video for the hirify.global news website with an accent on breaking news coverage and digital strategy. Focus on managing a high-impact team across Africa, ensuring authoritative editorial standards, and evolving content for diverse global audiences.

Location: Must be based in Nairobi, Kenya (Right to work in Kenya required)

Company

A world-leading public service broadcaster dedicated to informing, educating, and entertaining global audiences.

What you will do

• Lead English-language digital coverage from Africa, overseeing breaking news, original journalism, and features.
• Shape long-term editorial strategy for Africa across digital platforms to meet evolving audience needs.
• Direct output and deploy staff during major breaking news events.
• Manage and inspire a culturally diverse team of digital journalists across multiple locations.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders in London and across Africa to ensure organizational goals are met.
• Maintain the highest editorial standards across all digital content.

Requirements

• Right to work in Kenya is mandatory.
• Proven senior experience in digital news journalism and breaking news response.
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to take decisive action under pressure.
• Deep understanding of African news, politics, and audiences.
• Experience managing culturally diverse teams across multiple locations.
• Strong knowledge of international news agendas and digital content production.

Nice to have

• Fluency in one or more non-English African languages.
• Experience adapting content for emerging platforms and new digital formats.
• Familiarity with commercial considerations in digital news environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment valuing unique individual contributions.
• Excellent career and professional development opportunities.
• Fair pay and flexible benefits tailored to location and contract.
• Supportive work-life balance and values-based organizational culture.