At a glance
- Closing date
- The listing does not give one. Employers often close early when they have enough applicants, so apply soon.
- Where
- Nigeria, Nigeria
- How to apply
- Directly to the employer by email. The address is in the listing below.
- Similar roles
- 64 other open Media, Content & Journalism roles on the Nigeria board right now.
Contract: Fixed-term employment
Duration: 2 years
Reports to: Senior Digital Producer
Job description
The BBC Media Action office in Nigeria is seeking a Video Producer – Digital for a multi-media Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) programme focused on family planning in Northern Nigeria.
The Video Producer will be responsible for developing and producing engaging video content for the programme's digital platforms. Working closely with the Senior Digital Producer and Creative Lead, the postholder will take video content from concept development through filming, editing and post-production to final delivery.
The role will produce a range of digital-first video formats, ensuring content is creatively engaging, technically sound and appropriate for the intended audiences and platforms, while reflecting BBC Media Action's editorial values and programme objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Develop video concepts, treatments and production plans in response to programme objectivesn and creative briefs.
Produce digital video content across relevant platforms, including short-form videos, interviews, explainers, promotional content, behind-the-scenes features and character-led content.
Plan and undertake filming, including coordinating locations, contributors, equipment and other production requirements.
Lead video editing and post-production, ensuring high-quality storytelling, pacing, sound and visual presentation.
Develop cut-downs and adaptations of longer content for different digital platforms and audience requirements.
Work with the Art Director to incorporate graphics, animation, titles and other visual elements into video outputs.
Ensure all video content is optimised for digital platforms, including appropriate formats, subtitles, captions and specifications.
Work with the Senior Digital Producer and wider creative team to ensure productions meet agreed timelines, budgets and quality standards.
Ensure all content adheres to BBC editorial values, safeguarding requirements and relevant production standards.
Perform any other duties reasonably required to support BBC Media Action's organisational and programme objectives.
Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Proven track record of 3–5 years or more in video production, filmmaking or digital content production.
Strong portfolio or showreel demonstrating high-quality video production, particularly for digital and social platforms.
Demonstrable experience managing the end-to-end video production process, from concept development and filming to editing and final delivery.
Strong technical skills in camera operation, lighting, sound recording and video editing.
Proficiency in relevant professional video editing and post-production software.
Experience producing a range of digital video formats, including short-form social content, interviews and promotional videos.
Strong understanding of digital platforms, video formats and audience behaviours.
Ability to translate creative briefs into engaging visual stories.
Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple productions and deadlines.
Understanding of BBC editorial values and the ability to apply them to video production.
Experience working within the international development, social impact or behaviour change sector.
Experience producing content for audiences across Nigeria, particularly Northern Nigeria.
Experience producing or editing Hausa-language content.
Skills in motion graphics, animation, sound design or colour grading.
go to method of application »
How to apply
Submit their CV with a cover letter (in English, and in PDF or MS Word format) outlining their experience and suitability for the role, and availability status, by email to: hr.recruitment@ng.bbcmediaaction.org using the job title as the subject of the maill.
Note
Only applicants with a separate cover letter will be considered.
Please do not send certificates or other attachments.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Similar open roles
Let RezSync apply to roles like this.
Set up your search once. RezSync matches you to open roles like this one (this one too, if it fits your CV and is still open) and sends a tailored application for each, with a full log and a pause switch you own.
More applications for less effort. Employers decide who they interview; RezSync does not guarantee a job.
Prefer to apply yourself? Apply on myjobmag.com