Checkpoint Editor 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: Checkpoint Editor

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Permanent
Grade Level: Senior Officer

Job Description

• This is a senior editorial leadership role with responsibilities in accuracy control, long-form/documentary production, and investigative projects.
• The Checkpoint Editor has an added responsibility as Head of Documentary and Investigative Journalism.
• This senior editorial role combines gatekeeping accuracy, leading long-form storytelling, and driving impactful investigative projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the checkpoint desk, ensuring all stories meet standards of accuracy, fairness, balance, and clarity.
• Supervise and mentor checkpoint editors, reporters, and producers to deliver top-quality content across platforms.
• Oversee planning, production, and editorial direction of documentaries and special investigative projects.
• Identify, assign, and guide in-depth stories that expose wrongdoing, highlight systemic issues and serve public interest.
• Ensure investigative and documentary content is legally sound, ethically produced, and factually watertight.
• Collaborate with newsroom leadership to set editorial priorities and digital-first publishing strategies.
• Build partnerships and secure resources for investigative and documentary journalism.
• Mentor and train staff in investigative techniques, documentary storytelling, and digital verification tools.

Requitr

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, English, Political Science, or related field. A Master’s degree is an advantage.
• 7 – 10 years of newsroom experience, including at least 3 years in editorial leadership or investigative journalism.
• Proven track record in investigative reporting or documentary production.
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to manage sensitive stories responsibly.
• Excellent command of English; knowledge of Hausa or other Nigerian languages is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with multimedia storytelling tools, fact-checking platforms, and data-driven journalism.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.

Benefits

• A senior leadership role in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to pioneer documentary and investigative journalism within a multimedia platform.
• Professional development.
• A chance to produce journalism that drives accountability and shapes national discourse.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Samples or links of investigative or documentary work (if available) should be presented at the interview.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.