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 to fill the position below:
Job Title: Digital VJ, News Content
Job Requisition ID: 49113
Location: Nigeria
Purpose of the Role
- In this newly created role, you’ll join a three-person News Content team in Lagos, working alongside a Correspondent and Senior Producer.
- As Digital VJ Senior Producer, you’ll lead technical audio and visual production, with a strong focus on social media content across platforms
- An experienced digital journalist, you’ll provide editorial leadership in the field and excel in shooting and editing.
- You’ll drive digital innovation, create engaging social content, and support television and radio production when required.
Your Key Responsibilities and Impact
- Drive original digital storytelling by identifying under-reported stories, emerging trends, and unique angles that help BBC content stand out.
- Shape stories visually from the outset, planning compelling narratives, characters, and sequences before and during filming.
- Create clear, engaging visual stories through effective shot selection, sequencing, and pacing.
- Apply an audience-first approach, considering how content will be consumed, shared, and engaged with across platforms.
- Collaborate with the News Content team to deliver innovative, high-impact journalism that resonates with diverse audiences.
Your Skills and Experience
- Strong visual storytelling skills, with the ability to identify and create engaging, attention-grabbing video content.
- Advanced narrative development and editing expertise, crafting stories that capture audiences quickly and maintain engagement.
- Extensive experience shooting and editing news and current affairs content, with proficiency across vertical, square, and horizontal formats.
- Excellent planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills, managing complex productions, contributors, locations, and tight deadlines.
- Strong understanding of digital platforms, audience behaviour, and content performance, with experience in podcast development, production, and editing.
Application Closing Date
7th August, 2026.
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