Broadcast Journalist - Nigeria (Igbo Service) @ BBC World Service

The BBC is an international multimedia broadcaster on radio, TV, online and social networks with a weekly global audience of 320 million. As part of an historic multi-million pound expansion of BBC Africa, the BBC World Service is introducing a wide range of new and exciting language and regional content to serve African and global audiences.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Broadcast Journalist - Nigeria (Igbo Service)

Job Reference ID:17322

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Introduction

We are looking for a Broadcast Journalist to join us whose digital journalism skills are top notch. 

Main Responsibilities

As a BBC Journalist, you will work creatively across all digital platforms – audio, video and text to ensure that the Igbo Service output develops and grows a distinctive character and status in its target area.

On a daily basis, you will engage actively with the audience ensuring consistency of output.

You will be required occasionally to do field reporting when needed.

You will also be required to:

Use a range of video, audio and digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble, edit and deliver outputs in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards

May be required to present the content on radio, TV or online -this might be live or recorded

May include the production and presentation of programmes - this might be live or recorded

Exercise editorial judgment in developing story ideas and producing accurate and impartial journalism

To produce engaging packages through a range of production skills

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

Shift work will be required which will include early mornings, late nights, weekends and public holidays.

Are you the right candidate?

The successful candidate will have some experience within a media environment and of delivering creative output on online platforms.

Knowledge of local, regional and international news and current affairs is essential.

You will have knowledge of and recent experience of living in the target area, including a good understanding of the complexities of Nigeria.

The ability to work under pressure and to react to breaking news is essential.

We are also looking for someone who has:

Fluency and up to date knowledge of Igbo (written and spoken) and the ability to type quickly and accurately

Fluency in English including complete comprehension of written and spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively

Familiarity with the region to which the Service broadcasts and an understanding of the region’s history, politics, social issues and culture as well as the changing needs of the audience

A good knowledge of, and interest in, international current affairs, particularly in so far as they affect the target areas

A good broadcasting voice and the ability to acquire the appropriate presentation style is desirable

A willingness to understand and adopt the editorial aims and policies of BBC and to abide by BBC.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply

Application Deadline 30th January, 2025.

Note

You will not be able to apply for this role if you applied previously.

Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to work in Nigeria.

Please note that the application process will require you to upload a CV and complete the online application form with the opportunity to detail your experience, skills and knowledge required for the role

Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles.

The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

https://www.jobzilla.ng/jobs/broadcast-journalist-nigeria-igbo-service-at-bbc-world-service-257663

Salary: ₦200,000.00

Category: Arts And Entertainment

Location: Lagos

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: NA

Experience: Mid Level

Work Type: Hybrid