Job Introduction
Africa’s media landscape is changing. It is one of the fastest developing news markets in the world with mobile technology transforming lives, internet connectivity increasing, the radio market remaining relatively strong and Television migrating from analogue to digital.
The BBC World Service remains the leading international broadcaster in Africa, reaching a weekly audience of more than 100 million across all platforms and Social Media. Globally, the BBC reaches a weekly audience of 320 million weekly across various platforms.
Three of the language services, Pidgin, Yoruba and Igbo, serve our audiences in Nigeria and West Africa. They are based in Lagos, working alongside our operation in Abuja from where the BBC currently produces its Hausa service output. There is a strong emphasis on reaching and connecting with young audiences.
We are now looking for a News Editor to provide editorial leadership to the Pidgin Service which has staff in Nigeria and Ghana.
Main Responsibilities
As the Editor, you will provide creative leadership and vision, to maximise the Pidgin language Service’s impact and potential in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa, taking into account the changing media conditions in the target area. You will approve content, ensuring that BBC editorial guidelines are adhered to consistently. You will manage teams and resources, taking responsibility for ensuring that all output is delivered creatively and on schedule.
You will be responsible for ensuring safe working practices and the observance of BBC’s health and safety regulations, including completing hazard assessments.
Are you the right candidate?
The successful candidate will have a strong background in Journalism with experience of managing a diverse team and supports the inclusion of people from varying backgrounds and beliefs. You will be fluent in Pidgin and English (written and spoken) and will have experience of delivering output on media platforms. You will have a clear understanding of what public service journalism is and how to sustain its principles within a commercial market.
An excellent knowledge of local, regional and international news and current affairs is essential. A good appreciation of the media situation in Nigeria and the wider target area, and how it is developing with the ability to anticipate changes in the market is essential.
Location: Lagos
Application Deadline: 14th May, 2022
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