Senior Journalist, BBC Pidgin Service at BBC World Service

The BBC is an international multimedia broadcaster on radio, TV, online and social networks with a weekly global audience of 320 million. As part of an historic multi-million pound expansion of BBC Africa, the BBC World Service is introducing a wide range of new and exciting language and regional content to serve African and global audiences.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Journalist, BBC Pidgin Service

Job Reference: BBC/TP/590126/64876
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time
Contract: Continuing (Permanent). Local terms and conditions apply
Job Category: Journalism
Business Unit: News - WSG World Service
Band: D

Role Responsibilities

• We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Journalist to work across the Pidgin Service digital output – specifically the website and social media platforms.
• You will take full editorial responsibility for the timely delivery of daily output.
• Reporting to the Editor, your main responsibilities will include: leading on the production, creative and timely distribution of all digital content, videos, and innovative editorial projects to serve our Pidgin audiences.
• The SJ will also bear in mind the need to adhere to the BBC's editorial guidelines and objectives.
• In addition, you will be responsible for coming up with creative and innovative ways of developing, pitching and telling stories through text and video.
• You must have work authorisation for Nigeria.

Are you the Right Candidate?

• Fluency and up to date knowledge of Pidgin and the ability to type quickly and accurately.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively.
• A demonstrable track record of growing social media platforms and engaging with audiences.
• A deep understanding of Search Engine Optimization.
• Familiarity with digital news production on websites and social media platforms.
• A willingness to learn to operate new technology systems and to be able to adapt to different working methods.
• Ability to mentor, lead and inspire journalists to bring out the best in them.
• Decent experience with presentation of live and recorded programs.
• A willingness to understand and adopt BBC Editorial Guidelines (especially as regards conflict of interest) and to abide by BBC Values.

Application Closing Date
14th December, 2022.