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Job Title: Journalist – Gender and Identity, BBC News Africa Content Hub
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Band: C
Contract type: Permanent/Continuing
Role Overview
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- The journalist will lead the digital-first coverage of gender and identity issues across Africa and especially West Africa
- The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, researching, and producing high-quality digital content for a variety of platforms, with a focus on reaching and engaging younger and digitally-savvy audiences.
- Originate and produce, as part of a team, a wide variety of news and current affairs content for relevant output.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Developing and implementing a digital-first strategy for covering gender and identity issues in Africa, with a focus on engaging younger audiences.
- Identifying and researching stories of relevance to the African audience, with a focus on bringing new perspectives and insights on issues related to gender and identity.
- Producing high-quality digital content for a variety of platforms, including social media, mobile, video, and podcasts.
- Collaborating with other journalists and editors within the BBC to ensure that coverage of gender and identity issues is integrated into broader reporting on Africa.
- Monitoring audience feedback and data to optimize content performance and engagement.
Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience
- A Degree in Journalism, Media, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Fluency in English and at least one other language spoken in Africa is preferred.
- A proven track record of producing high-quality digital content on gender and identity issues, preferably in an African context.
- Deep understanding of digital media and platforms, with the ability to produce engaging and informative content for a range of audiences.
- Strong editorial judgement, with the ability to identify and report on stories that are of relevance and interest to the African audience.
- A network of contacts and sources across Africa, particularly in relation to gender and identity issues.
Application Closing Date
1st September, 2023.
Deadline: September 1, 2023
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Job Category | Journalist |