Senior Journalist – Digital & Podcast Lead

About the role

The Senior Journalist will lead editorial decision‑making across digital, radio and video platforms for BBC Yoruba. Working closely with the Senior Journalist Team Manager and Assistant Editor, you will champion a digital‑first approach, drive commissioning, and oversee the production of video‑first podcasts and livestream content.

Key responsibilities

• Drive a digital‑first newsroom, ensuring stories are planned for publication on digital, radio and video channels from the outset.
• Oversee short‑form video production for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, turning daily news into high‑performing digital assets.
• Lead the development and production of BBC Yoruba’s visualised podcast, publishing five episodes per week.
• Manage live and visualised radio output, maintaining high editorial and technical standards while maximising digital distribution.
• Use audience insights and analytics to shape editorial decisions and optimise content performance.
• Coach and develop journalists in cross‑platform storytelling, digital production and video journalism.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading digital‑first news operations with strong audience engagement focus.
• Full fluency in written and spoken Yoruba and English.
• Excellent news judgement and ability to identify stories with strong digital potential.
• Strong leadership and people‑management skills in fast‑paced environments.

Required skills

• TikTok platform
• Instagram platform
• Facebook platform
• YouTube platform
• Video production
• Live broadcast management
• Audience analytics