Video Journalist at Media Trust Limited
Job Introduction
Media Trust Limited, publishers of Daily Trust and other titles, is one of the leading media organizations in Nigeria with the widest reach and renowned for top rate journalism.
The Digital Team delivers highly professional journalism through creatively developed content in different formats online and on social media in lively and engaging manner.
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As a video journalists, you will be playing a critical role in shaping digital content and leading engagement with audience across platforms. You will be part of the digital team that delivers high quality news content online and on social media that suits diverse audiences, especially young people.
You need to be a creative and resourceful journalist with understanding of what makes a good video and how videos are consumed on digital platforms. Based in Abuja, you will research, initiate, gather, and produce material for news, current affairs, and other formats, shooting and editing same.
Job Type: Full Time
Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in any related field.
- Minimum of 2 years work experience.
- Knowledge of Adobe.
- Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- A good command of the English language (both written and spoken). Working knowledge of Hausa is an added advantage;
- A high standard of editorial judgement, writing and editing ability;
- Ability to use audio and video recording equipment and editing software, especially Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Thorough understanding of social media journalism and the ability to create visually appealing content including lives and other engaging formats.
- Ability to work well as part of a team – with editors, producers and other journalists.
- Thorough knowledge of the Nigerian media landscape and its challenges and prospects.
- Thorough knowledge of, and interest in, local, regional, and national as well as, where appropriate. International news and current affairs.
- The ability to work without supervision and under pressure, and deliver against tight deadlines.
- Ability to travel out of base at short notice
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Location: Abuja
Application Deadline: 15th June, 2020.
Method of Application
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