Senior Television Reporter

About the role

Housing TV Africa, a specialised television platform for the housing and built-environment sector in Africa, is looking for a full-time Senior Television Reporter in Abuja. The reporter researches, investigates, produces and presents news stories, interviews, documentaries and special reports, with a focus on housing, real estate, construction, infrastructure, urban development, mortgage finance, property investment and government housing policies.

Key responsibilities

• Cover breaking news, events, press conferences, exhibitions, conferences and government activities, including major housing, construction and infrastructure projects across Nigeria.
• Conduct field investigations, interview government officials, developers, investors and industry leaders, and produce accurate, balanced news reports.
• Research, develop and present programmes and special reports, write scripts and interview questions, and occasionally act as anchor or presenter.
• Monitor housing policies, report on mortgages and property investment, and investigate affordability, land administration and housing deficits.
• Produce short news videos and reports for YouTube and social media, and pitch story ideas while meeting editorial deadlines.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Mass Communication, Journalism, English, Broadcasting or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in television journalism or broadcast reporting.
• Demonstrable experience in news reporting, interviewing and programme production; digital journalism and social media content production is desirable.
• Excellent spoken and written English, good knowledge of Nigeria's media landscape, and willingness to travel for assignments.

Required skills

• On-camera presentation and reporting, investigative and analytical abilities, and strong interviewing and storytelling skills.
• Writing, editing and research skills, and good knowledge of television production processes.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and work both independently and within a production team.

To apply, candidates send an updated CV, a brief cover letter, links or samples of previous reports and a short on-camera introduction video by email to the Housing TV Africa employment address.