Video Journalist BBC Hausa

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time

DEPARTMENT: BBC World Service

LOCATION: Abuja, Nigeria

Local terms and conditions

We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application - though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

Any offer of employment with the BBC is conditional upon the candidate having the legal right to work in Nigeria and having successfully completed the mandatory National Youth Service programme (NYSC) or holding a valid certificate of exemption.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Video Journalist is responsible for creating high quality visual journalism for BBC News Hausa across digital and broadcast platforms. Working across both breaking news and planned content, they will independently film, edit and produce engaging video stories, using strong editorial judgement and visual storytelling skills to deliver accurate, audience focused content for television, social media, YouTube, the website and other digital platforms.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of video journalism at BBC News Hausa, one of the BBC World Service’s largest and fastest-growing language services. You will create impactful stories for audiences across West Africa, working on a diverse range of content including breaking news, interviews, explainers, documentaries and social-first video. The role offers the chance to combine creativity, journalism and production expertise while helping drive an innovative, audience-focused approach to visual storytelling.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Research, film and produce high quality news stories, interviews and features for digital and broadcast platforms.
• Use strong camera, lighting and audio skills to capture compelling visual content that tells stories accurately and creatively.
• Independently edit video content from raw footage to final delivery, ensuring it meets editorial and technical standards.
• Apply sound editorial judgement, ensuring all content is accurate, impartial, verified and compliant with BBC Editorial Guidelines.
• Create platform specific video content for web, social media, YouTube, television and podcasts, adapting formats and storytelling as required.
• Identify and develop engaging visual stories that meet audience needs and support breaking news and planned coverage.
• Collaborate with editors, journalists and producers to plan, coordinate and deliver effective visual journalism.
• Manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, use audience insights to improve performance, and maintain professional and technical standards.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Significant journalism experience with strong video filming, camera operation and visual storytelling skills.
• Proven ability to self-shoot and independently produce content from planning through to final delivery.
• Strong video editing skills, including narrative construction, sound, graphics and captions.
• Experience creating video content for digital and broadcast platforms, adapting to different formats and audiences.
• Sound editorial judgement with a strong understanding of accuracy, impartiality and BBC Editorial Guidelines.
• Ability to identify, research and develop compelling stories and translate complex issues into engaging visual content.
• Fluent in Hausa and English, with excellent writing, interviewing and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work collaboratively, meet tight deadlines and use audience insights to improve performance.

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.