• Application Deadline:
• Position: News & Content Lead



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 7 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
  
  

About the Job

• We are seeking a visionary, collaborative, and digitally fluent News and Multiplatform Content lead to spearhead our news operations across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms.


• This forward-thinking leader will drive an audience-centric strategy rooted in platform-agnostic distribution, omni-channel engagement, and next-gen storytelling—delivering impactful, always-on content that reaches consumers anytime, anywhere they consume content.

What You will Do

• Lead the vision for a fully integrated, 24/7 multi-platform newsroom with a strong digital-first mindset


• Develop and implement strategies that grow audience across linear, OTT/CTV, web, app, and social platforms


• Accelerate digital transformation with data-driven decisions that elevate reach, engagement, and loyalty


• Oversee the creation and curation of always-on digital content for our combined website, mobile apps, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and emerging platforms


• Supervise streaming operations for live newscasts, breaking news, original content, and special events and live sports


• Champion the adoption of cutting-edge tools, analytics, and workflows to fuel digital acceleration


• Drive next-gen storytelling tailored to platform behaviours and optimised for user experience


• Set and uphold standards for editorial quality, visual presentation, and brand consistency


• Foster a newsroom culture of digital fluency, agility, innovation and accountability


• Collaborate with Creative Services to develop and execute integrated cross-platform campaigns, including news integration and sponsorships


• Build, lead, and mentor on-air talent, a high-performing content team, including digital producers, editors, and creators


• Work with station leadership on strategic planning, budgeting, and capital investment


• Manage newsroom, creative and agency operations in a collaborative and respectful environment


• Represent the stations in partnerships, events, and engagement efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field - or equivalent experience


• 7+ years of senior-level newsroom or content leadership, ideally with a proven record of digital transformation


• Demonstrated success leading integrated broadcast and digital news teams


• Strong editorial judgment, newsroom leadership, and decision-making under deadline


• Deep understanding of digital-first content strategies, audience growth, and platform-specific best practices


• Proficiency with CMS, analytics tools, SEO, social publishing, and digital video distribution


• Skilled coach and mentor with a commitment to building diverse and high-performance teams


• Experience managing newsrooms, creative agency and employment contracts


• Must be willing to commute and working flexible schedule onsite in our office in Ikotun, Lagos.