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.

Job Title: Multimedia Journalist

Location: Remote
Employment Type: Fixed - term

Ideal Candidate

• He / She must have a track record of reporting and writing in English.
• The ideal candidate should have a vast understanding of Nigeria, its media market, audience, and digital trends

Resposibilities

• To generate, write, edit and publish compelling and original multimedia content across all our platforms in English or Hausa
• Cover breaking news and live events in person or in collaboration with reporters on the field
• Translate content from English to Hausa and vice - versa
• Contribute in generating ideas and planning for coverage as well as collaborating with other sections within the newsroom to ensure effective use of resources
• Researching, scripting and packaging stories that appeal to young audience across platforms
• Reversioning content for English platforms and external partners
• Sourcing and interviewing potential news sources and high-profile guests
• Working with reporters to commission and write engaging features and news analysis
• Monitoring trending topics on social media and writing stories that will appeal to digital audience
• Working in collaboration with digital editors on any task that may be assigned to you

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum of a degree in Mass Communication, English, Social Sciences or any relevant subject
• Minimum of four years experience

Skills and Competencies:

• Proficiency in English language
• Understanding of Hausa language is not compulsory but an added advantage
• Sound editorial judgment
• Knowledge of social media and creative ways of using it to drive engagement
• Strong journalism and field reporting experience
• Ability to work as a team player and respond to tight deadline
• Familiarity with the Nigerian media landscape
• Knowledge of any audio, video or photo editing software programme will be a valuable addition

Application Closing Date
14th April, 2021.