About the Role
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Journalist to lead editorial decision-making for BBC Pidgin. In this role, you will champion a digital-first approach, driving content creation across digital, radio, and video platforms while mentoring a talented team of journalists.
Key Responsibilities- Drive a digital-first newsroom approach, ensuring stories are optimized for digital, radio, and video publication from the outset.
- Oversee the production of short-form video content for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube to maximize digital engagement.
- Lead the development and production of BBC Pidgin’s visualized podcast, targeting younger and female audiences.
- Use audience insights and analytics to shape real-time editorial decisions and optimize content performance.
- Manage live and visualized radio output, ensuring high editorial standards and seamless digital distribution.
- Coach and develop journalists in cross-platform storytelling, digital production, and video journalism.
- Proven experience leading digital-first news operations with a strong understanding of audience growth.
- Full fluency in written and spoken Pidgin and English.
- Expertise in commissioning, editing, and publishing across news websites and major social media channels.
- Strong knowledge of audience analytics to inform real-time editorial and commissioning decisions.
- Excellent news judgment with the ability to shape stories into explainers, live blogs, and short-form videos.
- Demonstrated leadership and people management skills in high-pressure news environments.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive pension scheme.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning within a global media organization.
- Flexible working arrangements supporting work-life balance.
- Access to cutting-edge broadcasting technology and international media networks.