Journalist, BBC Kyrgyz Service

Job Requisition ID: 33724

Job Closing Date: 2 December 2025

London, GBR, W1A 1AA

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC News
LOCATION: London
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £27,600 – £37,600 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We’re happy to discuss flexible working. If you’d like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there’s no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

As part of a collaborative team, you will originate and produce a diverse range of news and current affairs content for BBC platforms. This role demands creativity, editorial judgment, and a commitment to delivering accurate, engaging stories that inform and inspire audiences. You’ll contribute to shaping output that reflects the BBC’s values, ensuring content is relevant, timely, and meets the highest standards of journalism.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

BBC World Service is a global leader in trusted journalism, reaching over 364 million people weekly across digital, TV, and radio. BBC Kyrgyz, established in 1996, delivers contemporary, multimedia content to Kyrgyz-speaking audiences worldwide. Our output reflects BBC Values of accuracy and impartiality, free from commercial or political influence. Joining us means contributing to high-quality journalism that helps audiences make sense of the world with integrity and impact.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

Research, write, translate, edit, and adapt original content in Kyrgyz and English for TV, website, and social media platforms.
Present programmes and digital content, moderate live streams, and conduct interviews in Kyrgyz and English when required.
Create engaging storytelling for digital and social platforms, demonstrating strong audience understanding and creativity.
Use and adapt to mobile filming, production, and editing tools, while embracing new technologies and workflows.
Collaborate with colleagues and contributors, offering insights on Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia, and produce analytical pieces using data-driven approaches.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Full command of spoken and written Kyrgyz (first or equivalent language) and fluent English, with the ability to produce content and communicate effectively in both.
Strong knowledge of Kyrgyz, Central Asian, and international affairs, alongside an understanding of Kyrgyz audience interests.
Proven experience in digital journalism and social media, with awareness of emerging trends and challenges.
Creativity to make content relevant and engaging for diverse audiences, especially women and young people.
Ability to deliver high-quality journalism across platforms with accuracy, impartiality, and editorial integrity.

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

Disclaimer

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

For any general queries, please contact: [email protected]

Redeployment

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.