Video Producer – Digital (Nigeria)

The BBC Media Action office in Nigeria is seeking a Video Producer – Digital for a multi-media Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) programme focused on family planning in Northern Nigeria.

The BBC is an international multimedia broadcaster on radio, TV, online and social networks with a weekly global audience of 320 million. As part of an historic multi-million pound expansion of BBC Africa, the BBC World Service is introducing a wide range of new and exciting language and regional content to serve African and global audiences.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Video Producer – Digital (Nigeria)

Location: Nigeria Contract: Fixed-term employment Duration: 2 years Reports to: Senior Digital Producer

Job Description:

• The BBC Media Action office in Nigeria is seeking a Video Producer – Digital for a multi-media Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) programme focused on family planning in Northern Nigeria.
• The Video Producer will be responsible for developing and producing engaging video content for the programme's digital platforms. Working closely with the Senior Digital Producer and Creative Lead, the postholder will take video content from concept development through filming, editing and post-production to final delivery.
• The role will produce a range of digital-first video formats, ensuring content is creatively engaging, technically sound and appropriate for the intended audiences and platforms, while reflecting BBC Media Action's editorial values and programme objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop video concepts, treatments and production plans in response to programme objectivesn and creative briefs.
• Produce digital video content across relevant platforms, including short-form videos, interviews, explainers, promotional content, behind-the-scenes features and character-led content.
• Plan and undertake filming, including coordinating locations, contributors, equipment and other production requirements.
• Lead video editing and post-production, ensuring high-quality storytelling, pacing, sound and visual presentation.
• Develop cut-downs and adaptations of longer content for different digital platforms and audience requirements.
• Work with the Art Director to incorporate graphics, animation, titles and other visual elements into video outputs.
• Ensure all video content is optimised for digital platforms, including appropriate formats, subtitles, captions and specifications.
• Work with the Senior Digital Producer and wider creative team to ensure productions meet agreed timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Ensure all content adheres to BBC editorial values, safeguarding requirements and relevant production standards.
• Perform any other duties reasonably required to support BBC Media Action's organisational and programme objectives.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Proven track record of 3–5 years or more in video production, filmmaking or digital content production.
• Strong portfolio or showreel demonstrating high-quality video production, particularly for digital and social platforms.
• Demonstrable experience managing the end-to-end video production process, from concept development and filming to editing and final delivery.
• Strong technical skills in camera operation, lighting, sound recording and video editing.
• Proficiency in relevant professional video editing and post-production software.
• Experience producing a range of digital video formats, including short-form social content, interviews and promotional videos.
• Strong understanding of digital platforms, video formats and audience behaviours.
• Ability to translate creative briefs into engaging visual stories.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple productions and deadlines.
• Understanding of BBC editorial values and the ability to apply them to video production.
• Experience working within the international development, social impact or behaviour change sector.
• Experience producing content for audiences across Nigeria, particularly Northern Nigeria.
• Experience producing or editing Hausa-language content.
• Skills in motion graphics, animation, sound design or colour grading

Note:

• Only applicants with a separate cover letter will be considered.
• Please do not send certificates or other attachments.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Location: Nigeria

How to apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV with a cover letter (in English, and in PDF or MS Word format) outlining their experience and suitability for the role, and availability status, by email to: (see Apply by email) using the job title as the subject of the maill.

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