• Application Deadline:
• Position: Multimedia Journalist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 years


• Location Abuja , Kano


• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
  

Ideal Candidate

He / She must have a track record of reporting and writing in English and Hausa. The ideal candidate should have a vast understanding of Nigeria, its media market, audience, and digital trends.

Main Duties

• To generate, write, edit and publish compelling and original multimedia content across all our platforms in Hausa and English.


• Cover breaking news and live events in person or in collaboration with reporters on the field.


• Translate content from English to Hausa and vice-versa


• Contribute to generating ideas and planning for coverage, as well as collaborating with other sections within the newsroom to ensure effective use of resources


• Researching, scripting and packaging stories that appeal to young audiences across platforms


• Sourcing and interviewing potential news sources and high-profile guests


• Working with reporters to commission and write engaging features and news analysis


• Monitoring trending topics on social media and writing stories that will appeal to digital audience


• Working in collaboration with digital editors on any task that may be assigned to you

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum of a degree in Mass Communication, English, Social Sciences or any relevant subject


• Minimum of four years’ experience

Skills and competencies

• Proficiency in English language


• Understanding of Hausa language is not compulsory but an added advantage


• Sound editorial judgment


• Knowledge of social media and creative ways of using it to drive engagement


• Strong journalism and field reporting experience


• Ability to work as a team player and respond to tight deadline


• Familiarity with the Nigerian media landscape


• Knowledge of any audio, video or photo editing software programme will be a valuable addition

The candidates must possess a minimum of a first degree in Mass Communication, Hausa or English Language, or any other relevant discipline.