Video Journalist (Igbo)

TL;DR

Video Journalist (Igbo): Initiating, gathering, and producing news and current affairs content for the Igbo Service team with an accent on self-shooting and editing complete video packages. Focus on creating engaging digital journalism for multiple platforms while meeting tight newsroom deadlines.

Location: Must be based in Lagos, Nigeria. Candidates must have the legal right to work in Nigeria and have completed the National Youth Service programme (NYSC) or hold a valid certificate of exemption.

Company

The hirify.global World Service is an international multimedia broadcaster delivering a wide range of language and regional services to global audiences.

What you will do

• Script, record, edit, and produce video content in Igbo.
• Initiate and gather story ideas for news and current affairs.
• Routinely self-film and edit packages for multiple platforms.
• Spot newsworthy stories relevant to Igbo audiences.
• Collaborate with the team to meet newsroom deadlines.

Requirements

• Must have the legal right to work in Nigeria.
• Must have completed the National Youth Service programme (NYSC) or hold a valid certificate of exemption.
• First-class video journalism skills including sourcing, gathering, and preparing audio/video content.
• Good command of spoken and written Igbo.
• Ability to generate ideas and self-film/edit video routinely.
• Strong storytelling ability using graphics, audio, and video.

Culture & Benefits

• Fair pay and flexible benefits specific to location.
• Excellent career and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive working environment focused on values and inclusion.
• Opportunity to contribute to world-class content in a diverse team.