Senior Journalist, Gist Nigeria at BBC

Job Introduction

The BBC works with Channels TV in Nigeria in an exciting partnership to co-produce a lively, weekly current affairs programme for Nigerian audiences. It features an in-depth look at strong African stories, analysis of issues that touch the lives of Nigerians at home and abroad while delivering original storytelling and hard-hitting studio discussions and interviews. All our journalists work across TV, Digital and Social platforms.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Journalist to join the Gist team in Lagos.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for originating and producing stories which may include scripting, editing, outputting, filming and presenting content across a range of BBC output.
• Commission and select relevant materials ensuring they meet expectations of our audiences and adhere to the BBC’s editorial guidelines.
• May be required to undertake on-air reporting, may be required to film and edit material for broadcast where appropriate.
• May include the production and presentation of live or recorded programmes.
• May be required to present live or recorded content on radio, TV or online.
• As required, to allocate work to a team and check progress; ensure the professional contribution of staff and the quality of output.
• Seek ways to increase diversity in our workforce and to ensure that our output reflects the audiences we serve.
• Deliver journalism of the highest standard and within the required timeframe using available resources.
• To act as a facilitator of change, clearly communicating and distributing best practices between teams.
• Delivering to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards.
• At all times to carry out duties in accordance with the BBC health and safety policy.

Are you the right candidate?

• Fluent in English, both in written and spoken form, ability to communicate effectively on a high level.
• Exceptional knowledge of news, in particular news that appeals to a Nigerian audience and excellent news contacts.
• Experience working across all platforms including TV, Digital and Social.
• Proven skills in creating TV news programmes or visual news content to highest standards.
• Strong digital understanding and awareness.
• A full command and up to date knowledge of stories and issues relating to the West Africa region.
• Experience of work in a similar position in a news environment.
• Wide and up-to-date familiarity with the target area and an in-depth understanding of Nigeria history, politics, social issues and culture as well as the changing needs of WA audiences.
• Extensive knowledge of the media situation in the target area and the way it is developing.
• A thorough understanding of the latest developments in storytelling.