Senior Journalist Team Manager (Hausa)

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BBC World Service is seeking a Senior Journalist Team Manager for its Hausa service in Abuja. The role involves leading a team in a digital-first, video-led news operation, shaping news for West African and global Hausa audiences. Full-time position requiring BA/BSc/HND and experience in journalism.

• Lead BBC Hausa's transition to digital-first, video-led journalism
• Full-time role based in Abuja
• Requires BA/BSc/HND qualification
• Deadline: Jul 31, 2026

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Read more about this company Senior Journalist Team Manager (Hausa) Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience Location Abuja Job Field Content, Editorial and Journalism PURPOSE OF THE ROLE BBC World Service is evolving its editorial team in Abuja while future-proofing its journalism to meet changing media consumption habits across sub-Saharan Africa. This role is pivotal to BBC Hausa’s transition into a digital-first, video-led news operation, helping to shape how audiences across West Africa and the global Hausa diaspora consume trusted news and current affairs content. WHY JOIN THE TEAM Joining BBC Hausa means being part of an ambitious, forward-looking team that is redefining how journalism reaches audiences across West Africa and the global diaspora. You'll have the chance to shape innovative digital and video storytelling, work with talented colleagues across the BBC’s international network, and make a meaningful impact by delivering trusted, high-quality journalism to millions of people. This role is ideal for a creative and strategic digital journalism leader who is passionate about video-first storytelling, audience engagement and innovation. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT: Build and lead BBC Hausa’s production hub from inception, establishing workflows, production standards, operational processes and team capability to deliver high-quality multi-platform content. Lead the production of impactful video journalism, including investigations, documentaries, live streams, data-driven content and social-first formats, ensuring strong editorial quality and audience relevance. Act as the principal production advisor to editorial leadership, providing expert guidance on video, digital strategy, audience growth Use audience insights, analytics and performance data to shape commissioning, optimise distribution strategies and maximise the reach and effectiveness of BBC Hausa content YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Proven experience of managing a journalism or production team, with the ability to set direction, develop people, manage performance and build a culture of creative excellence and collaborative working. Deep understanding of digital audience growth and distribution, with proven experience optimising content across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, and other digital platforms using analytics, SEO and performance insights. Strong expertise in end-end video production, including filming, editing, motion graphics, studio production, mobile journalism and managing large-scale digital workflows. Demonstrable Experience delivering major production initiatives, such as launching formats, driving digital transformation or building operations from scratch. A genuine commitment to reaching young female audiences, with practical experience of designing content strategies, commissioning approaches or storytelling formats specifically aimed at this group. Fluency in written and spoken Hausa and English. Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to BBC on careers.bbc.co.uk to apply Build your CV for free. Download in different templates. Share Save Email Report Get new Content, Editorial and Journalism jobs like this on Telegram. 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