ASSISTANT DIGITAL PRODUCER (NIGERIA) AT BBC NIGERIA | DIGITAL PRODUCER JOBS IN NIGERIA

About Company:

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.

Job Description:

We are seeking a creative and technically agile Assistant Digital Producer to support our Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) programme in Northern Nigeria. In the context of reproductive health and child spacing, success is defined by "Narrative Resonance", the ability to produce multimedia content that is culturally nuanced, editorially sound, and visually compelling enough to influence real-world behavior. This role is designed for a "Multi-Platform Storyteller" who can blend "BBC Editorial Rigor" with the "Visual Innovation" required to engage audiences across radio and digital landscapes.

Your mission is to ensure "Maximum Reach and Measurable Engagement." You will be a key driver of the digital production lifecycle: responsible for ideation, video editing, and community management in English, Pidgin, and Hausa. If you possess "Advanced Video Editing Skills" (Adobe Premiere Pro/After Effects), a strong visual sense, and a passion for health communication, we want you to help us remain a leader in the evolving Nigerian media market.

Requirements:

1. Multimedia Content Engineering

• Ideation & Execution: Contribute to the entire production process, from concept development to final delivery, ensuring content meets thematic objectives for reproductive health and child spacing.

• Impactful Video Production: Create original social videos and multimedia assets that translate complex health themes into creative, impactful digital stories.

• Technical Resource Optimization: Utilize all available technical tools to realize programme ideas effectively and efficiently, maintaining the high aesthetic standards of the BBC.

2. Strategic Platform Management & Engagement

• Multilingual Scheduling: Manage and schedule daily/weekly content across BBC Media Action’s digital platforms in English, Pidgin English, and Hausa.

• Community Intelligence: Analyze in-platform metrics and referral data to gain deep insights into community behavior and optimize for traction and reach.

• Strategy Implementation: Execute digital strategies that ensure our outputs remain competitive and influential in a dynamic media landscape.

3. Editorial Integrity & Research

• BBC Standards Governance: Ensure all digital content adheres to strict BBC Editorial Guidelines, emphasizing accuracy, clarity, and impartiality.

• Field Research & Content Capture: Plan and conduct interviews and discussions, ensuring all information is factually accurate and culturally sensitive to the Northern Nigerian context.

• Visual Stewardship: Conduct picture research and image editing to ensure a strong, consistent visual identity across all digital outputs.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Experience: Proven track record in producing content for the web or social media, preferably in a news or development context.

• Technical Mastery: Fluency in Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe After Effects is essential.

• Editorial Judgment: A sound understanding of BBC editorial values and the ability to apply them to diverse content genres.

• Language Skills: Clear, fluent writing in English and Pidgin English. Fluency in written Hausa is a significant advantage.

Core Competencies

• Creative Innovation: Ability to develop fresh strategies for individual posts and long-term platform management.

• Visual Sense: Strong attention to detail regarding image composition, color, and pacing.

• Self-Starter Mindset: An energetic approach to working within a small, dynamic, and growing production team.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV with a cover letter (in English, PDF or Microsoft Word format) which outlines their experience and suitability for the role, and availability status, by email to: hr.recruitment@ng.bbcmediaaction.org using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

Note

• This role may involve working with groups of vulnerable children, youth, and adults.
• For the successful candidate, mandatory training will be provided on BBC Media Action’s safeguarding policy and staff code of conduct.
• BBC Media Action operates a zero-tolerance policy concerning all forms of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people.
• Only applicants with a separate cover letter will be considered.
• Please do not send certificates or other attachments.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
• A police background check may form part of the recruitment process.