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 suitable candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Journalist, Africa Content Production Hub
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Band: C
Contract type: Permanent/Continuing
Job Purpose
We are seeking an experienced Journalist with extensive knowledge about West Africa, Africa, and global news and current affairs.
This role is a key part of our ambition to create impactful digital-first content for African and global audiences, reporting directly from Lagos.
The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of digital and social platforms, the needs of youth audiences in Africa, and the stories they are looking for.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Use a range of video, audio, and digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble, edit, and deliver outputs in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards.
May be required to present the content on radio, TV, or online. This might be live or recorded.
May include the production and presentation of programs. This might be live or recorded.
Exercise editorial judgment in developing story ideas and producing accurate and impartial journalism.
To undertake pre- and post-production and studio work, live and pre-recorded. Use a range of video, audio, and digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble, edit, and deliver programs in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards.
To liaise closely with other team members and with other departments in the BBC, to ensure that output material is shared, duplication is avoided, and best practice is upheld.
Take a lead within a team setting or on delivering a specific piece of journalism or project as appropriate.
To tailor different news treatments for different audiences ensuring that the output reflects the audiences we serve.
To prioritize and plan activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing, and resources available.
To produce engaging packages through a range of production skills.
Delivering to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards.
At all times to carry out duties in accordance with the BBC health and safety policy.
Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience
Are You the Right Candidate?
A track record of producing and delivering impactful digital news storytelling.
Excellent written English skills
Fluent in either French, Hausa, Igbo, and Pidgin, and strong English writing skills.
Up to date with the latest emerging trends on African social media and impacting youth audiences in Africa.
Outstanding knowledge of the ‘global Africa story’, of the global impact of African policies, investment, and growing influence across the world.
Understanding of African news, politics, business, the environment, or another beat, and a good understanding of the African media and social media landscape.
Demonstrated ability to regularly pitch creative, original story ideas and find sources to bring those stories to life.
The ability to collaborate with teams across World Service Output and Content as well as explore potential collaboration with wider BBC News, and other current affairs strands.
Willingness to travel abroad, sometimes at short notice.
Understanding of Francophone-speaking Africa is important.
Desirable:
Experience of self-shooting, working on short videos or podcasts.
Experience of processing and analyzing data.
Experience of publishing engaging long-form articles, including investigative journalism.
Personal Attributes:
Diligent with strong attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills combined with a collaborative teamwork mindset.
Well-organized with strong time management skills.