Multimedia Journalist at Daily Trust

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