Senior Journalist, BBC Hausa  Abuja

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:  Senior Journalist, BBC Hausa 

Job Requisition ID: 49300

Location: Abuja Your Key Responsibilities and Impact

Drive a digital first newsroom approach, ensuring every story is planned and produced for publication across digital, radio and video platforms from the outset. Oversee the production of short form video content for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, turning daily news stories into high performing digital assets. Drive continuous publishing across the BBC Hausa website and social channels, commissioning and editing compelling news, video and audience focused content that grows engagement. Lead the development and production of BBC Hausa’s visualised podcast, delivering engaging content on trending issues and topics that matter to younger audiences. Use audience insights and performance analytics to shape editorial decisions, optimise content and identify opportunities for growth across platforms. Manage BBC Hausa’s live and visualised radio output, ensuring high editorial and technical standards while maximising opportunities for digital distribution and streaming. Coach and develop journalists in cross platform storytelling, digital production and video journalism, while fostering collaboration across teams to deliver innovative content.

Your Skills and Experience

Proven experience leading digital first news operations, with a strong understanding of audience engagement, content performance and growth across digital platforms. Expertise in commissioning, editing and publishing content across multiple platforms, including news websites, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and other social channels. Strong knowledge of audience analytics and the ability to use data and insights to make real time editorial and commissioning decisions. Excellent news judgement and the ability to identify stories with strong digital potential, shaping them into engaging formats such as explainers, live blogs, Q&As and short form video. Experience producing or overseeing visualised broadcast content, with a clear understanding of how to create compelling experiences for both audio and on screen audiences. Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate, coach and develop teams while maintaining high standards in fast paced and high pressure environments. Outstanding writing, scripting and editing skills in Hausa and English, combined with excellent communication, planning and stakeholder management abilities.

20th August, 2026. How to Apply

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