Journalist, Dars Hausa

BBC Dars is an award-winning programme from the World Service which supports learning aimed at 11-16 year olds.

Job Requisition ID: 46370

Job Closing Date: 21 June 2026

Abuja, NGA, 904101

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Attachment / Fixed Term Contract until 30 June 2027, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC World Service
LOCATION: Abuja, Nigeria

Local terms and conditions apply

Any offer of employment with the BBC is conditional upon the candidate having the legal right to work in Nigeria and having successfully completed the mandatory National Youth Service programme (NYSC) or holding a valid certificate of exemption.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

BBC Dars is an award-winning programme from the World Service which supports learning aimed at 11-16 year olds. It is designed for audiences of need where children are denied or restricted from accessing education. Since 2023, it has aired in Dari and Pashto and in 2025 it expanded to Arabic. The team have produced 6 series in Pashto and Dari and 2 in Arabic; each series consists of 12 episodes each for TV, audio, digital and social; each episode features maths, learning English, science, mental health, life skills and global inspirational stories. Our programme brings quality, accurate, educational content to young audiences.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM
Joining the team offers the opportunity to pitch creative ideas and tailor treatments and storytelling to engage young audiences, while developing engaging thumbnails, SEO optimised titles, and social media posts and captions to maximise reach. You will present content for social media and TV in a manner that connects with younger audiences and undertake both pre and post production and studio work.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
• Translate content from English into Hausa accurately, ensuring clarity, cultural relevance, and a natural, native tone.
• Produce engaging scripts for digital videos, social media content, and TV packages using a range of production skills.
• Use a range of video, audio and digital platforms and equipment to research, write, assemble, edit and deliver content to the highest professional standards.
• Deliver to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards.
• Take a lead within a team setting to deliver a specific piece of journalism or project as appropriate.
• Exercise editorial judgment in developing story ideas and producing accurate and impartial journalism in line with BBC editorial guidelines.
• Liaise closely with other team members and departments to ensure content is shared, duplication is avoided, and best practice is upheld.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
• Fluent in Modern standard Hausa and English. Able to translate accurately between Hausa and English
• Brilliant presentation skills for digital video, TV and audio. Able to present in a way that is appealing and engaging to young audiences.
• An up-to-date understanding of what makes compelling digital video, and the requirements of different digital platforms.
• A proven background in writing engaging scripts in Hausa for multi-platform content, including digital, audio and television, that appeals to young audiences. Experience in creating teaching/educational content would be desirable.
• A good understanding of young audiences in the region and how stories need to be adapted for them. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to work in multicultural and diverse team environments.

We are looking for three people to join the team. Along with the above essential criteria for all three roles, we are also keen to hear from people who have the following experiences as well.

Social media skills
• Experience in producing and posting successful, engaging social media content and associated elements including thumbnails, headlines, SEO. A clear understanding the best practices for YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X and TikTok.
• A proven ability to use the analytics of social media platforms to inform changes in content strategy and build audiences.
• Ability to use the built-in editing tools of the social media platforms

Picture editing skills
• Proven ability to edit videos on FCPx and QEdit.
• Proven ability to edit audio
• Able to use plugins like aftereffects is desirable
• Extensive experience in editing Reels and Shorts, in addition to long-form video, in a way that engages with and appeals to younger audiences

Disclaimer

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Recruitment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.

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