Television Presenter at KOKO TV Nigeria

KOKO News is a new independent TV station leading Nigeria’s conversation, especially among youths.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Television Presenter

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description

• We are looking for a talented Presenter/Producer to join our award winning team.
• The role requires an enthusiastic self-starter to provide sharp, original content which will inform and engage our viewers daily. 
• You will be expected to come up with fresh ideas, creative TV treatments and engaging scripts for a range of stories from the global trade war to the latest drama on social media.
• You will have high quality news judgement with a solid background in journalism and experience of working within a television newsroom.
• We expect you to have a passion for producing creative TV packages; consistently delivering to the highest possible production values with accuracy and fairness. Proven experience of live reporting will also be an advantage.
• You will be able to demonstrate an ability to write engaging scripts and storyboards for serious news features. 
• You will enjoy working as part of a team, be calm under pressure and have a willingness to adapt to last minute changes and breaking stories. An ability to shoot and edit your own material will be highly advantageous.
• KOKO is on air daily, including public holidays. You will work a shift pattern shared equally between days and evenings.
• So, if you thrive in a fast paced environment where no two days are the same and you possess the journalistic skills that will help us achieve our goals, then we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements
Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria):

• Excellent editorial judgement and an ability to make sound editorial decisions under pressure
• Excellent packaging skills and creative ideas for use of graphics, picture sequences and live locations
• Detailed knowledge of NBC regulations and an ability to make informed judgements
• A good team player with a positive approach to problem solving
• An excellent understanding of the remit and audience of KOKO News
• Shooting and editing your own material to a good standard

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria):

• Ability to produce well-scripted and edited TV packages to a high legal and editorial standard.
• Confidence developing creative TV treatments for a variety of news stories and guests.
• Ability to generate original story ideas.
• Experience maintaining a strong awareness of the news agenda and developing fresh angles on ongoing stories.
• Ability to film on location, gathering material from diverse settings (e.g., red carpet premieres, vox pops, political interviews, case study sequences).
• Confidence collaborating effectively with News Editors, Programme Editors, and Correspondents to support daily news requirements.
• Ability to contribute to and enhance KOKO’s commitment to diverse coverage by identifying new voices and championing underrepresented stories.

Salaries and Benefits
Very competitive but subject to experience.

Application Closing Date
20th May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Portfolio / Showreel link and CV to: careers@kokointernet.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.