Checkpoint Editor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Dec 15, 2025. Daily Trust scores B on the Alion truth index.
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Permanent.
Grade Level: Senior Officer
Media Trust Group, publishers of Daily Trustand owners of Trust TV, Trust Radioand other titles, is one of Nigeria’s leading multimedia companies.
We are looking for highly competent, experienced, motivated, and results-driven individual that will fit into our Newsroom as Checkpoint Editor.
This is a senior editorial leadership role with responsibilities in accuracy control, long-form/documentary production, and investigative projects.
The Checkpoint Editor has an added responsibility as Head of Documentary and Investigative Journalism. This senior editorial role combines gatekeeping accuracy, leading long-form storytelling, and driving impactful investigative projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the checkpoint desk, ensuring all stories meet standards of accuracy, fairness, balance, and clarity.
Supervise and mentor checkpoint editors, reporters, and producers to deliver top-quality content across platforms.
Oversee planning, production, and editorial direction of documentaries and special investigative projects.
Identify, assign, and guide in-depth stories that expose wrongdoing, highlight systemic issues and serve public interest.
Ensure investigative and documentary content is legally sound, ethically produced, and factually watertight.
Collaborate with newsroom leadership to set editorial priorities and digital-first publishing strategies.
Build partnerships and secure resources for investigative and documentary journalism.
Mentor and train staff in investigative techniques, documentary storytelling, and digital verification tools.
Qualifications & Skills Required:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, English, Political Science, or related field. A Master’s degree is an advantage.
7 – 10 years of newsroom experience, including at least 3 years in editorial leadership or investigative journalism.
Proven track record in investigative reporting or documentary production.
Strong editorial judgment and ability to manage sensitive stories responsibly.
Excellent command of English; knowledge of Hausa or other Nigerian languages is an added advantage.
Familiarity with multimedia storytelling tools, fact-checking platforms, and data-driven journalism.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
What We Offer:
A senior leadership role in a fast-paced newsroom.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to pioneer documentary and investigative journalism within a multimedia platform.
Professional development.
A chance to produce journalism that drives accountability and shapes national discourse.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates to apply through this link. Samples or links of investigative or documentary work (if available) should be presented at the interview.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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