The BBC is an international multimedia broadcaster on radio, TV, online and social networks with a weekly global audience of 320 million. As part of an historic multi-million pound expansion of BBC Africa, the BBC World Service is introducing a wide range of new and exciting language and regional content to serve African and global audiences.
We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Journalist, Gist Nigeria
Job Requisition ID: 56303 Location: Lagos
Purpose of the Role
As a Journalist, you will help originate and produce news and current affairs content for Gist Nigeria across television, digital and social media platforms. You will contribute to all stages of production while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, impartiality and storytelling
Your Key Responsibilities and Impact
Research, originate and develop news and current affairs stories.
Report and present stories for television, digital and social media platforms.
Write scripts and create broadcast-standard content in English.
Conduct interviews and provide authoritative coverage of major events.
Film, edit and package content where required.
Produce content suitable for social media and digital audiences.
Maintain BBC editorial standards of accuracy, impartiality and fairness.
Work to tight deadlines while delivering strong storytelling.
Your Skills and Experience
Strong journalistic background with reporting and presenting experience.
Excellent written and spoken English at broadcast level.
Deep knowledge of Nigerian and West African politics, society, culture and current affairs.
Experience working across TV, digital and social media platforms.
Strong editorial judgment and ability to identify impactful stories.
On-screen presentation skills and a confident broadcast voice.
Understanding of modern storytelling techniques and audience engagement.
Desirable:
Knowledge of Nigerian languages such as Hausa, Pidgin, Yoruba or Igbo would be an advantage.