Vacancies

Journalist needed at BBC Africa

DEADLINE: MAY 23, 2021— BBC Africa seeks to recruit an experienced journalist to deliver impactful digital features and investigative content.

The opportunity is an attachment / fixed term contract for 12 months based in Lagos.

The successful candidate will produce, gather and deliver original impactful stories and investigative content for digital, tv and radio platforms.

Applicants must be experienced digital journalists with in-depth knowledge of African news and international current affairs.

BBC Africa is looking for candidates who can write online text pieces and analysis, are able to report live on developing stories and have a thorough understanding of a young digital African audience.

The deadline for applications is May 23rd, 2021.

APPLY HERE

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