Senior Journalist 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: Senior Journalist

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Introduction

• Partnerships and partner radio stations are key to how BBC World Service reaches audience.
• The WS Partner Hub creates bespoke content, including news bulletins and 2 ways, for local and regional broadcasters around the world.
• We are now looking to expand our work with partners in Africa by appointing a Senior Journalist based in Lagos. 
• Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you already having the right to work in the Nigeria.

Main Responsibilities

• Working closely with the central Partner Hub team, write, record, edit and comply material suitable for partner stations in Africa and around the world, including recorded news bulletins and 2 ways.
• Monitor partner stations in Africa to ensure Partner Hub content compliments their output.
• Work with Business Development to extend the network of partner stations in Africa.
• Stay abreast of media trends and developments in Africa and as a senior member of the team consider how the WS Partner Hub could evolve its service to respond.
• Actively seek ways to reach diverse audiences and introduce and implement strategies to improve engagement with them.
• Work to increase reach and impact of World Service English content in Africa
• Use analytics to inform digital and social story choices and ensure the content is delivered in the right format(s).

Are you the right candidate?

• Fluent in written and spoken English and another of the main languages spoken in Africa. 
• A good broadcasting voice and ability to adapt your style to the target audience.
• Demonstrable knowledge of international current affairs and the ability to produce impactful original content as well as the coverage of major breaking news.
• Experience of writing sharp, engaging news bulletins.
• To be able to write quickly, clearly and engagingly and sub-edit or rework scripts to make them suitable for partner stations.
• A successful track record of working in an audio production environment is desirable with demonstrable experience in social media and interactivity.
• A clear understanding of the needs and profile of the target audience and the ability to translate these into imaginative and compelling content solutions.
• Familiarity with the BBC Editorial Guidelines, and laws relating to journalism.
• Demonstrable experience of working productively and collaboratively, and to tight deadlines.

Application Closing Date
27th March, 2024.

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