Senior Journalist, Gist Nigeria

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: D

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time

DEPARTMENT:  BBC News

LOCATION: Lagos, Nigeria

Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to work in Nigeria.

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.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

· 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.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

· 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.

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.