• Application Deadline:
• Position: Journalist, Yoruba Service



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience



• Location Oyo




• City Ibadan




• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
  
  

As a reporter, you will be responsible for originating and producing stories which may include scripting, editing, outputting, filming and presenting content across a range of BBC output or generating exciting ideas and original newsgathering. 

Day to day duties will include: 

• Propose; research; write; report and edit interesting and well-explained reports and more thoughtful, analytical pieces for publication – meeting high journalistic standards and fully observing the BBC editorial guidelines. 


• Alert editors to breaking news and be ready to file and present accurate, on-the-spot reports and analysis. 


• Develop and use all formats and platforms available to tell the story in the most appropriate way, with a particular focus on digital platforms to deliver our journalism to audiences. 


• To gather material for Yoruba service's digital platforms on news topics and events which is reflective of the audiences we serve. 


• To provide timely, specialist and self-assured news coverage and analysis of news and events of interest to the audiences of the BBC. 


• Maintain regular and clear communication with the Senior Journalists and Editor ensuring everyone is always briefed on own movements throughout the assignment. 


• Delivering to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards. 

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: 

• Exceptional Editorial Judgment – Proven ability to deliver complex stories and investigations, ensuring accuracy, impartiality, and audience relevance across platforms. 


• Excellent understanding and comprehensive knowledge of Oyo state and southwest Nigeria as well. 


• Creative and Tenacious – A track record of generating original, high-quality journalism with the creativity and determination to see stories through from concept to completion. 


• Experience of live broadcasting with good on-screen presence, self-assured microphone voice and ability to communicate effectively to target audience. 


• Willingness to travel and in particular to High-Risk environments. 


• The ability to work flexible hours when required including on weekends if necessary. 

Specific details 

• Be a native Yoruba speaker 


• Be able to write Yoruba fluently with right tonal marks 


• Be based in Ibadan 


• Have worked for media organizations based in Oyo for some years 


• Be able to handle camera 


• Be able to shoot and edit videos and audio 


• Be able to present or do two-way reporting