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Breaking News Correspondent, Sub-Saharan Africa

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Skip to contentPosted 10 September 2026Apply by 10 October 2026

Location

Nairobi•Kenya

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Required qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

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Responsibilities:

At least one year’s experience in a fast-paced breaking news environment, demonstrating a track record of working in a diverse newsroom and excelling under pressure.

Skill at processing complex information quickly.

Ability to filter information from multiple news sources including social media to identify and report on key political and economic developments, and viral trends across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Fast, succinct and accurate writing under intense time pressure.

Working knowledge of the region’s currency and stock markets, and how they are driven by moves elsewhere in global financial markets.

Fluent English; other languages (e.g. French, Spanish or Portuguese) a plus.

Minimum qualifications

At least one year’s experience in a fast-paced breaking news environment, demonstrating a track record of working in a diverse newsroom and excelling under pressure.

Skill at processing complex information quickly.

Ability to filter information from multiple news sources including social media to identify and report on key political and economic developments, and viral trends across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Fast, succinct and accurate writing under intense time pressure.

Working knowledge of the region’s currency and stock markets, and how they are driven by moves elsewhere in global financial markets.

Fluent English; other languages (e.g. French, Spanish or Portuguese) a plus.

Requirements

At least one year’s experience in a fast-paced breaking news environment, demonstrating a track record of working in a diverse newsroom and excelling under pressure.

Skill at processing complex information quickly.

Ability to filter information from multiple news sources including social media to identify and report on key political and economic developments, and viral trends across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Fast, succinct and accurate writing under intense time pressure.

Working knowledge of the region’s currency and stock markets, and how they are driven by moves elsewhere in global financial markets.

Fluent English; other languages (e.g. French, Spanish or Portuguese) a plus.

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