BBC World Service Recruitment 2025 – 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: Broadcast Journalist – Nigeria (Igbo Service)
Job Reference ID:17322
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- We are looking for a Broadcast Journalist to join us whose digital journalism skills are top notch.
Key Responsibilities
- As a BBC Journalist, you will work creatively across all digital platforms – audio, video and text to ensure that the Igbo Service output develops and grows a distinctive character and status in its target area.
- On a daily basis, you will engage actively with the audience ensuring consistency of output.
- You will be required occasionally to do field reporting when needed.
You will also be required to:
- Use a range of video, audio and digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble, edit and deliver outputs in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards
- May be required to present the content on radio, TV or online -this might be live or recorded
- May include the production and presentation of programmes – this might be live or recorded
- Exercise editorial judgment in developing story ideas and producing accurate and impartial journalism
- To produce engaging packages through a range of production skills
- Delivering to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards
- At all times to carry out duties in accordance with the BBC health and safety policy
- Shift work will be required which will include early mornings, late nights, weekends and public holidays.
- To undertake pre- and post-production and studio work, live and pre-recorded – use a range of video, audio and digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble, edit and deliver programmes in the appropriate medium, to the highest professional standards
- To liaise closely with other team members and with other departments in the BBC, to ensure that output material is shared, duplication is avoided, and best practice is upheld
- Take a lead within a team setting or on delivering a specific piece of journalism or project as appropriate
- To tailor different news treatments for different audiences ensuring that the output reflects the audiences we serve
- To prioritise and plan activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources available
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Main Requirements
- The successful candidate will have some experience within a media environment and of delivering creative output on online platforms.
- Knowledge of local, regional and international news and current affairs is essential.
- You will have knowledge of and recent experience of living in the target area, including a good understanding of the complexities of Nigeria.
- The ability to work under pressure and to react to breaking news is essential.
We are also looking for someone who has:
- Fluency and up to date knowledge of Igbo (written and spoken) and the ability to type quickly and accurately
- Fluency in English including complete comprehension of written and spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively
- Familiarity with the region to which the Service broadcasts and an understanding of the region’s history, politics, social issues and culture as well as the changing needs of the audience
- A good knowledge of, and interest in, international current affairs, particularly in so far as they affect the target areas
- A good broadcasting voice and the ability to acquire the appropriate presentation style is desirable
- A willingness to understand and adopt the editorial aims and policies of BBC and to abide by BBC.
- Familiarity with video editing and writing for pictures and understanding social media
- Familiarity with news production systems, and a willingness to learn to operate new technology and to be able to adapt to different working methods
- The ability to write creatively in an engaging manner, produce and translate with accuracy, clarity and style appropriate to a young audience
- Familiarity with the internet and an awareness of the potential of new technology
- A demonstrable interest in working in a multimedia environment and in encouraging audience involvement
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline for BBC World Service Recruitment 2025
30th January, 2025.
Note
- You will not be able to apply for this role if you applied previously.
- Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to work in Nigeria.
- Please note that the application process will require you to upload a CV and complete the online application form with the opportunity to detail your experience, skills and knowledge required for the role
- Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.
- We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles.
- The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.
- We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
- We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.