Purpose of the Role
- As a Journalist, you will help originate and produce news and current affairs content for Gist Nigeria across television, digital and social media platforms. You will contribute to all stages of production while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, impartiality and storytelling
Your Key Responsibilities and Impact
- Research, originate and develop news and current affairs stories.
- Report and present stories for television, digital and social media platforms.
- Write scripts and create broadcast-standard content in English.
- Conduct interviews and provide authoritative coverage of major events.
- Film, edit and package content where required.
- Produce content suitable for social media and digital audiences.
- Maintain BBC editorial standards of accuracy, impartiality and fairness.
- Work to tight deadlines while delivering strong storytelling.
Your Skills and Experience
- Strong journalistic background with reporting and presenting experience.
- Excellent written and spoken English at broadcast level.
- Deep knowledge of Nigerian and West African politics, society, culture and current affairs.
- Experience working across TV, digital and social media platforms.
- Strong editorial judgment and ability to identify impactful stories.
- On-screen presentation skills and a confident broadcast voice.
- Understanding of modern storytelling techniques and audience engagement.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of Nigerian languages such as Hausa, Pidgin, Yoruba or Igbo would be an advantage.
Application Closing Date
- 22nd November, 2026.
How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online https://careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Journalist%2C-Gist-Nigeria/56303-en_GB
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