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: Digital Content Producer, BBC Hausa

Job Requisition ID: 50555
Location: Abuja

Why join the team

• This video producer/journalist role is central to that transformation.
• The successful candidate will help build BBC Hausa’s video and visual storytelling capability, contributing to filming, editing, scripting, presenting, and end-to-end content production.

Your Key Responsibilities and Impact

• Proven experience creating and delivering high impact digital journalism, with a strong understanding of audience engagement, growth and content performance across multiple platforms.
• Excellent news judgement, with the ability to identify compelling angles, simplify complex stories and shape content for digital and mobile first audiences.
• Strong multimedia production skills, including scripting, producing and editing video, audio and social content from concept through to publication.
• Deep understanding of Hausa speaking audiences, with the ability to create culturally relevant and engaging content for audiences across the region and diaspora.
• Experience using audience insights, analytics and emerging technologies, including AI supported workflows, to optimise content while maintaining strong editorial standards.
• Outstanding writing, editing and communication skills in Hausa and English, with meticulous attention to accuracy, impartiality and editorial integrity.
• A collaborative and adaptable team player who thrives in fast paced news environments, manages competing priorities effectively and builds positive working relationships across teams and stakeholders.

Your Skills and Experience
Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience creating high performing content across social platforms including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X and TikTok, with a strong understanding of audience engagement and growth strategies.
• Strong video production and editing skills, with experience creating compelling short, mid and long form content using tools such as Final Cut Pro and QEdit.
• Ability to use audience analytics and performance data to optimise content, refine editorial approaches and maximise reach and impact.
• Excellent storytelling, scripting and presentation skills, with the ability to create engaging digital video and visualised audio content for younger audiences.
• Deep understanding of youth audiences and digital consumption habits, adapting formats, tone and storytelling techniques to maximise relevance and engagement.
• Experience using AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance research, content creation, editing and production workflows while maintaining high editorial standards.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams while combining sound editorial judgement with excellent digital production expertise.

Application Closing Date
21st August, 2026.