Journalist, BBC Pidgin at 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: Journalist, BBC Pidgin

Location: Kano
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

• We are now looking for a creative and versatile journalist who is a passionate evangelist of digital storytelling.
• Please note that the successful candidate for this role will be BBC Pidgin’s reporter based in Kano State.  Candidates must be fluent in Pidgin and Hausa.

Role Responsibilities

• 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. 
• Undertake pre- and post-production and studio work, live and pre-recorded. 
• Liaise closely with other team members and with other departments in the BBC, to ensure that output material is shared, duplication is avoided, and best practice is upheld. 
• Take a lead within a team setting or on delivering a specific piece of journalism or project as appropriate. 
• Tailor different news treatments for different audiences ensuring that the output reflects the audiences we serve. 
• 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.

Are you the right candidate?

• Significant recent experience as a journalist, with a good knowledge of production techniques.
• Must be fluent in Pidgin, Hausa and English.
• Demonstrates sound editorial decision-making based upon a clear understanding of the BBC’s distinctive news agenda, the requirements of news and current affairs coverage and the audience.
• Ability to use technology as required, in order to gather material for broadcast.
• Understands how to use tools like Google trend, Meta and Crowdtangle to research and develop stories
• Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online