Digital Journalist

Location

Islamabad, Pakistan

Contract

Permanent, Full-time – 2 positions available

Closing Date

Wednesday 10th September

BBC News Urdu Digital Journalist Role

BBC News Urdu is seeking two Digital Journalists to strengthen our digital output from Islamabad. In this role, you will collaborate with editors and senior journalists to deliver high-quality, timely coverage that meets BBC’s editorial standards. Your work will help expand our reach and ensure Urdu-speaking audiences across Pakistan and beyond stay informed and engaged.

Why Join BBC News Urdu?

Joining BBC News Urdu means becoming part of a globally respected organisation dedicated to excellence in journalism. This role provides the opportunity to contribute to impactful digital content that serves millions of Urdu-speaking audiences. You will benefit from working within a professional and collaborative environment that values integrity, diversity, and innovation, while developing your skills and advancing your career within one of the world’s most trusted news organisations.

• This is a digital journalism role responsible for writing, editing, and adapting content for the BBC News Urdu website, with opportunities to further develop reporting skills.
• Produce a wide range of content, including breaking news, analysis, features, and live updates.
• Generate original story ideas, propose effective treatments, and conduct interviews with relevant contributors to ensure distinctive and high-quality coverage.
• Apply analytics on a daily basis to inform editorial decisions and contribute to shaping the news agenda.
• Identify potential stories through social media platforms and translate audience needs into compelling content that meets BBC’s editorial standards.

What We're Looking For

• Full command of written and spoken Urdu as a first (or equivalent) language, with up-to-date knowledge and complete proficiency in written and spoken English, demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively across both languages.
• Strong expertise in data analytics, with proven experience in applying insights to shape content strategies and address the needs of diverse audience groups.
• In-depth knowledge of Pakistan and South Asia, with the capability to lead the production of impactful original digital content and deliver balanced, impartial coverage of major breaking news events.
• Demonstrated experience in commissioning, editing, structuring, and producing sharp, engaging news and current affairs across a range of digital formats, including the generation of ideas to expand audience reach.
• Established track record of working within a digital production environment, with demonstrable achievements in digital journalism.
• Excellent proficiency in social media and digital platforms, with strong skills in audience engagement, content optimisation, and off-site promotion.