Senior Technical Producer (Nigeria) at BBC Media Action Nigeria

BBC Media Action is the BBC’s international development organisation, and we believe in the power of media and communication for good. We work in more than 20 countries around the world, supporting the independent media essential to democracy and development. Last year, our projects and programmes reached 130 million people facing poverty, inequality and insecurity with information they could trust, helping to improve health, bridge divides, challenge prejudice, and save and change lives. We follow the editorial standards and values of the BBC, but we rely on funding from donors and partners to carry out our work.
BBC Media Action delivers a portfolio of projects in Nigeria. It seeks to expand this portfolio of work, but also to ensure that existing projects are delivered on time, on budget, to the highest standards and in accordance with BBC editorial values as well as Media Action methodologies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Technical Producer (Nigeria)

Location: Nigeria (Right to work in Nigeria required)
Contract: Fixed-term employment
Reports to: Head of Production
Duration: One year

Job Purpose

• The Senior Technical Producer will work with the Head of Production and Training and other members of the production and training department to produce high-quality multimedia outputs.
• The Senior Technical Producer will oversee studio management and production activities for BBC Media Action in Nigeria, focusing on delivering dynamic and distinctive radio, TV, and social media programming in line with BBC standards. In this vein, the Senior Technical Producer is expected to contribute to the actualisation of production objectives through the application of technical skills in the different aspects and stages of content creation.
• The Senior Technical Producer will lead a team of technical producers and other production personnel to deliver outputs across different programme genres and formats.
• The role reports to the Head of Production and will work closely with other producers.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Head of Production and Training, and working with other technical producers, take responsibility for a range of sound and video recording and editing needs for BBC Media Action in Nigeria.
• This may include location recording of radio dramas, field interviews, debates, in-studio recordings, public service announcements, or any other potential output on any platform.
• Supervise a team of technical producers as they conduct the recording and editing of original BBC Media Action content for publishing and broadcast across media channels.
• Lead on ensuring that the technical quality of BBC Media Action’s production activities and outputs is as creative and impactful in a dynamic and evolving media market.
• Be responsible for post-production editing of programs, sound balancing of programs for broadcast, and delivery of final versions to the deadline.
• Work with relevant teams to plan ahead of production, including recces, equipment prep, logistics, and consideration of health and safety issues from a technical recording perspective.
• Along with the rest of the technical production team, take responsibility for technical safety in the studio and on location, and operate all equipment safely adhering to safety regulations.
• Keep up with the latest recording and editing advances, methods and trends and implement them into your work.
• Contribute to content creation by participating actively in brainstorming and ideation activities.
• Any other tasks assigned by Media Action to achieve project and organisational objectives.

Required skills, knowledge, and experience

• Strong experience in recording video and sound for radio, TV and digital, both in-studio and in a variety of outdoor settings.
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to work within established deadlines.
• Excellent planning and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and experience using these skills in a media production setting
• Strong experience recording video and sound for radio, TV and digital for different programme formats, including interviews, discussions and drama.
• Strong editing experience in video and sound for radio and/or TV programmes.
• Strong experience working with relevant computer software like Pro-Tools, Logic Pro Audio, Adobe Audition, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere and After Effects.
• Demonstrable understanding of BBC editorial values.

Application Closing Date
25th July, 2025 (5pm GMT).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV with cover letter (in English, PDF or Microsoft Word format) which outlines their experience and suitability for the role, and availability status to: hr.recruitment@ng.bbcmediaaction.org using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only applicants with a separate cover letter will be considered.
• Please do not send certificates or other attachments.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
• This role may involve working with groups of vulnerable children, youth, and adults.
• For the successful candidate, mandatory training will be provided on BBC Media Action’s safeguarding policy and staff code of conduct.
• BBC Media Action operates a zero-tolerance policy concerning all forms of
  abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people.
• A police background check may form part of the recruitment process.