Senior Journalist, Arabic DARS

The Senior Journalist will play a key role in the editorial planning, production and delivery of BBC Dars Arabic content across television, audio and digital platforms.

Job Requisition ID: 48880

Job Closing Date: 30 July 2026

Cairo, EGY,

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC News
LOCATION: Cairo. Local terms and conditions apply.

Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to work in Egypt.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Senior Journalist will play a key role in the editorial planning, production and delivery of BBC Dars Arabic content across television, audio and digital platforms. Working as part of a small team, they will originate and develop story ideas, coordinate multiplatform production, and help ensure content is engaging, accurate and relevant for young audiences. The role also involves supporting colleagues, contributing to editorial decision-making, and acting as a representative of the BBC Dars Arabic team with internal and external contacts when required.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

Join an award-winning BBC World Service programme that is making a real difference to the lives of young people. BBC Dars delivers high-quality educational content and impartial journalism to 11–16 year olds, particularly those who face barriers to accessing education. Following its success in Dari and Pashto, the programme has now expanded into Arabic. As part of the team, you will contribute to a unique public service mission, creating engaging content that informs, inspires and empowers young audiences across the Arabic-speaking world.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

Commission and coordinate educational and journalistic content across TV, audio, digital and social platforms, working closely with education consultants to ensure content is accurate, engaging and audience-focused.
Generate, assign and develop story ideas, briefing presenters, producers and video journalists, and shaping treatments to maximise multiplatform impact and value.
Oversee the production and delivery of content across television, radio and digital channels, ensuring output is delivered on time and to the highest editorial standards.
Ensure all content is thoroughly fact-checked, legally compliant and aligned with BBC Editorial Guidelines, escalating editorial issues where appropriate.
Support and guide journalists throughout the production process, helping to maintain high-quality, creative and relevant content for young audiences.
Use audience insights, analytics and digital best practice to help grow engagement and reach across digital and social platforms.
Build strong collaborative relationships with colleagues across BBC Arabic and the wider BBC, contributing to effective cross-team working and content development.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Significant experience in broadcast and digital journalism, with a strong track record of commissioning, producing and delivering high-quality content across television, audio and digital platforms.
Experience overseeing studio-based television production, working with presenters and production teams to deliver engaging output to a high editorial and production standard.
Strong editorial judgement, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure and ensure content is accurate, legally compliant and aligned with BBC Editorial Guidelines.
Excellent planning and organisational skills, with experience commissioning stories, managing complex workflows and delivering content to deadlines across multiple platforms.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to support, influence and collaborate effectively with colleagues, contributors, presenters and external stakeholders.
Proven understanding of digital audience engagement, including the use of analytics, audience insights and platform best practice to maximise reach and impact.
Fluent Arabic and excellent English language skills, with the ability to write, edit, rewrite and translate content to a high standard in both languages.

If you can bring some of these skills and experiences, 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.

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