• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Journalist, Gist Nigeria



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
  
  

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.

Essential Criteria



YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 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.