Multimedia Journalist at Daily Trust

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, FCT
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
2 years ago

Additional Details

Job ID
49939
Job Views
79

Job Description



Job Summary



  • We are seeking to hire talented, creative, and editorially-sound multimedia journalists to work within our multiplatform newsroom.

  • As a Multimedia Journalist, you will be playing a critical role in shaping our digital content and leading engagement with our audience across platforms.

  • You will be part of a multiplatform newsroom that delivers high quality news content that suits our diverse audiences across print, TV, digital and radio.


Job Roles



  • To work with other members of the team to produce high quality content that meets professional standards;

  • To generate and contribute ideas for news and other content development across platforms;

  • To serve as reporter/producer and cover events and produce original content for newspaper, TV, radio and digital.

  • To write and/or prepare scripts, sub and/or edit copy for news report, bulletin or digital copies

  • To create attractive and engaging social media specific content including pictures, text, and videos


Requirements



  • Ability to write and speak English very well. Fluency in Hausa language is desirable but not compulsory

  • Thorough knowledge of the Nigerian media landscape and its challenges and prospects.

  • Understanding of social media journalism and the ability to create content that appeal to both digital and traditional platforms

  • Ability to work well as part of a diverse team – with editors, producers and other journalists.

  • Thorough knowledge of, and interest in, local, regional, and national as well as, where appropriate, international news and current affairs.

  • The ability to work without supervision and under pressure, and meet tight deadlines

  • Prior experience in a newsroom setting is an added advantage


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