Digital Presenter (Producer), BBC Hausa

Job Summary

• We are seeking highly accomplished presenters to front a range of visualised podcast programmes primarily for YouTube as well as video content for a range of digital platforms.
• The presenter plays a central role in maintaining the service’s reputation for high-quality journalism and compelling storytelling, while serving as a prominent voice in African media.
• This role is not limited to reading scripts or ad-libbing content. It requires active involvement across the entire content lifecycle, combining presentation with digital video production.
• The role includes pitching original story ideas, shaping editorial direction, and leading or supporting production processes from concept through to final delivery.

Your Key Responsibilities and Impact

• Present high quality visualised podcasts and live programmes, delivering news, interviews and features with authority, clarity and engaging storytelling.
• Research, develop and conduct exclusive interviews with politicians, experts and influential voices across Africa, providing insightful analysis and making complex issues accessible to audiences.
• Play an active role in content production from concept to delivery, working closely with editorial teams to shape programme output and ensure relevance, accuracy and audience appeal.
• Drive audience engagement through live interaction, social media activity and community building, creating meaningful connections across digital platforms.
• Contribute to the growth and promotion of content across YouTube, social media and emerging platforms, identifying trends and opportunities to expand and retain audiences.
• Embrace innovation by using AI tools, new technologies and creative formats to enhance storytelling, production efficiency and audience participation.
• Build strong relationships across the BBC and externally, representing BBC Hausa at events, maintaining diverse contacts and championing collaboration, inclusion and audience-focused output.

Your Skills and Experience
Essential Criteria:

• Recognised and trusted journalist with a strong profile in Africa and a proven reputation for credibility, integrity and high editorial standards.
• Fluent in English and Hausa, with excellent presentation, communication and writing skills, and the ability to explain complex issues clearly to diverse audiences.
• Proven track record of securing and conducting high profile, agenda-setting interviews with political, business, entertainment and sporting figures across West Africa.
• Significant experience in broadcast journalism, including live presentation, visualised podcasts and digital video content, with the ability to attract and engage large online audiences.
• Strong interviewing, research and analytical skills, with the ability to uncover insights, interpret complex information and translate it into compelling content.
• Deep understanding of the political, cultural and social landscape of West Africa, with sensitivity to diverse perspectives and audiences.
• Sound editorial judgement with experience managing legal, compliance and editorial policy considerations in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Application Closing Date
21st August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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