Assistant Editor – Pidgin Service

About the role

The Assistant Editor for the BBC Pidgin service will lead the day‑to‑day editorial output, supporting the Nigeria Languages Editor in delivering the service’s strategy across all BBC platforms. Based in Lagos, the role reports to the News Editor and works within the wider Nigeria Languages structure, ensuring rigorous, relevant and independent journalism for a young, digitally‑savvy audience.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily editorial production for BBC Pidgin across web, social and broadcast platforms.
• Support the Nigeria Languages Editor in implementing editorial strategy and maintaining the service’s editorial autonomy.
• Uphold BBC Editorial Guidelines and defend impartial decisions under pressure.
• Commission, shape and deliver high‑impact digital journalism that drives audience engagement.
• Develop and execute data‑led video strategies to grow audience reach and impact.
• Analyse audience data, search optimisation and platform performance to inform editorial decisions.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing and developing journalism teams, fostering a high‑performing culture.
• Strong track record of commissioning and delivering digital journalism that engages audiences.
• Demonstrable success in creating data‑driven video content and measuring its impact.
• Advanced understanding of audience analytics, SEO and platform performance.
• Creative editorial approach with ability to adapt storytelling for different platforms and audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Pidgin, with confidence representing the BBC in senior forums.

Required skills

• Video shooting, scripting and editing.
• Proficiency with Final Cut Pro.
• Proficiency with QEdit.