DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 17, 2026 — BBC News Content team is looking for a Senior Journalist in Lagos to produce content for all outputs and act as a point of editorial reference for journalists and correspondents.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrable background in a senior journalistic role, in field production, with first-class knowledge of news for UK, global and African audiences.
A broadcast-level of English, written and spoken, is essential.
This is a permanent role on the News Content team, which will involve significant international travel to deployments across Africa as well as to other international news stories as required, including to Ukraine and the Middle East.
The deadline for applications is February 17, 2026.
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