Video Journalist, BBC Yoruba

BBC Yoruba digital service aims to deliver our journalism in a lively and engaging fashion, with a focus on interactivity and the promotion of content on social media and across all platforms.

Job Requisition ID: 45112

Job Closing Date: 19 May 2026

Lagos, NGA, 101233

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Contract until 31 March 2027, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC World Service
LOCATION: Lagos, 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 Yoruba digital service aims to deliver our journalism in a lively and engaging fashion, with a focus on interactivity and the promotion of content on social media and across all platforms. As one of our video journalists, you’ll have a crucial role in leading our engagement with the audience. By joining BBC Yoruba, you’ll be a part of a media team that serves audiences in Nigeria, West Africa and other parts of the world.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM
You’re a creative and versatile journalist, with a strong understanding of what makes good digital video and how video is consumed on digital platforms. We’re looking for a producer who is passionate about digital storytelling. As the digital landscape is changing you need to be as nimble as the technologies. You will need sound editorial judgement, an understanding of the Africa news agenda, ability to tell complex stories in an engaging way, sharp editing skills and the ability to respond to breaking news. You will be adept with technology, quickly pick up new skills and turn ideas into storytelling.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
• Create bespoke optimized content including social media posts, reports, compilations, interviews, discussions, ‘explainers’, feature video, photos and other editorial content for social media networks and all BBC Yoruba platforms. Ensure that any output material meets the standards required by the BBC.
• Work with other members of the Yoruba and Nigeria team, and the wider BBC Africa newsroom, to identify and produce innovative video news content. Contribute ideas and angles to meetings on how to cover the main news of the day.
• Re-version BBC material with a mobile audience (verticals) in mind. Experiment with emerging tools and platforms.
• Create multimedia content for publication on social media and BBC Yoruba mobile audiences, maintaining professional journalistic standards of accuracy, impartiality and adhering to BBC Editorial guidelines.
• Research, storyboard and produce stories. Create headlines and video teasers to promote stories and reach a wide audience. Show visual creativity using pictures and graphics to illustrate and explain fast-moving events and complex stories. Work to short deadlines for breaking and developing stories.
• May be required to travel on short reporting trips and assignments. All staff may be required to work across teams, apply a range of skills flexibly, and carry out responsibilities in line with BBC standards and values.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
• A full command and up-to-date knowledge of written and spoken Yoruba and English
• Experience in video production, editing, and storytelling, including video editing software such as FCP or similar
• In-depth understanding of digital and social platforms and how audiences consume news in Africa
• A strong journalistic track record with knowledge of Africa and African affairs, including social-first content production and audience engagement
• Wide and up-to-date familiarity with Africa, Nigeria and West African affairs, including history, politics, social issues and culture, and changing audience needs
• Proven editorial judgment and flair, able to make sound decisions quickly, with knowledge of BBC Editorial Guidelines
• Ability to work well with other producers, reporters, and teams, and remain calm in a live newsroom environment with a rapidly changing news agenda

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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