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Dari Presenter / Assistant Producer (Freelancer)

BBC MEDIA ACTION
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Position Title: Dari Presenter / Assistant Producer (Freelancer)

2025-10-16    Kabul     Part Time     417

Job Location: Kabul
Nationality: National
Category: Media-Journalism Communication
Employment Type: Part Time
Salary: BBC Media Action Salary scale
Vacancy Number: 0038-2025
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Kabul
Organization: BBC MEDIA ACTION
Years of Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in broadcasting, content production, or related media roles
Contract Duration: 5 Months (with possibility of extension)
Gender: Male/Female
Education: Bachelor Degree in Journalism Communication
Close date: 2025-10-16

About BBC MEDIA ACTION:

About BBC MEDIA ACTION:

 

BBC Media Action is the BBC’s international development charity. We produce creative programmes in multi-media formats which inform and engage audiences around key humanitarian issues; and strengthen the humanitarian sector through capacity building. Our work is built on insights from our research and engagement with communities. BBC Media Action delivers a portfolio of humanitarian projects in Afghanistan on a variety of themes including community engagement, nutrition, maternal health and WASH.

Job Descriptions:

The primary role is Dari Presenter, with additional responsibilities as Assistant Producer. The person will work as part of BBC Media Action’s production team in Afghanistan, producing and presenting weekly audio content for radio. Responsibilities include:

  • Researching key topics and developing programme content.
  • Writing and reviewing scripts in Dari, with understanding of Pashto and English.
  • Presenting programmes and conducting interviews with guests and communities.
  • Recording, editing, and revising audio content to meet BBC editorial and technical standards.
  • Inviting and coordinating guests and programme participants from across Afghanistan.
  • Supporting the production team as an Assistant Producer, including mentoring local partner radio stations on humanitarian programming.

Job Requirements:

What We’re Looking For:

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in broadcasting, content production, or related media roles.
  • Experience presenting on radio or digital platforms.
  • Fluency in Dari, with good command of Pashto & English.
  • Strong storytelling, scriptwriting, and audio editing skills (e.g., Adobe Audition, Premiere).
  • Passion for humanitarian issues and understanding of maternal health, nutrition, or WASH is an advantage.
  • Ability to engage diverse audiences and communities across Afghanistan.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Key Competencies

  • Creative thinking and innovation in content development.
  • Effective teamwork and collaboration with colleagues and partners.
  • Time management and adaptability under pressure.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Hands-on experience with audio editing and multimedia production.

Submission Guidelines:

Please remember to mention the position title and vacancy # in the subject line of your emails

Submission Email:

kabulhr@af.bbcmediaaction.org

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