Multimedia Journalist at Daily Trust

Job Summary

• We are seeking to hire talented, creative, and editorially-sound multimedia journalists to work within our multiplatform newsroom.
• As a Multimedia Journalist, you will be playing a critical role in shaping our digital content and leading engagement with our audience across platforms.
• You will be part of a multiplatform newsroom that delivers high quality news content that suits our diverse audiences across print, TV, digital and radio.

Job Roles

• To work with other members of the team to produce high quality content that meets professional standards;
• To generate and contribute ideas for news and other content development across platforms;
• To serve as reporter/producer and cover events and produce original content for newspaper, TV, radio and digital.
• To write and/or prepare scripts, sub and/or edit copy for news report, bulletin or digital copies
• To create attractive and engaging social media specific content including pictures, text, and videos

Requirements

• Ability to write and speak English very well. Fluency in Hausa language is desirable but not compulsory
• Thorough knowledge of the Nigerian media landscape and its challenges and prospects.
• Understanding of social media journalism and the ability to create content that appeal to both digital and traditional platforms
• Ability to work well as part of a diverse team – with editors, producers and other journalists.
• Thorough knowledge of, and interest in, local, regional, and national as well as, where appropriate, international news and current affairs.
• The ability to work without supervision and under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
• Prior experience in a newsroom setting is an added advantage