Multimedia Journalist at Media Trust Limited (Daily Trust)

Media Trust Limited is the publisher of Daily Trust and other newspaper titles. They are also into commercial printing as well as Brand Marketing Research for the purpose of identifying new opportunities for business values. Each market research report delivers insight across a wide range of crucial factors such as market size, growth drivers, competitive landscape, trends, and forecasts.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Multimedia Journalist

Location: Abuja
Job type: Permanent

Job Summary

• We are seeking to hire talented, creative, and editorially-sound multimedia journalists to work within our multiplatform newsroom.
• As a Multimedia Journalist, you will be playing a critical role in shaping our digital content and leading engagement with our audience across platforms.
• You will be part of a multiplatform newsroom that delivers high quality news content that suits our diverse audiences across print, TV, digital and radio.

Job Roles

• To work with other members of the team to produce high quality content that meets professional standards;
• To generate and contribute ideas for news and other content development across platforms;
• To serve as reporter/producer and cover events and produce original content for newspaper, TV, radio and digital.
• To write and/or prepare scripts, sub and/or edit copy for news report, bulletin or digital copies
• To create attractive and engaging social media specific content including pictures, text, and videos

Requirements

• Ability to write and speak English very well. Fluency in Hausa language is desirable but not compulsory
• Thorough knowledge of the Nigerian media landscape and its challenges and prospects.
• Understanding of social media journalism and the ability to create content that appeal to both digital and traditional platforms
• Ability to work well as part of a diverse team – with editors, producers and other journalists.
• Thorough knowledge of, and interest in, local, regional, and national as well as, where appropriate, international news and current affairs.
• The ability to work without supervision and under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
• Prior experience in a newsroom setting is an added advantage

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.