BBC Media Action Latest Recruitment 2026, Jobs

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

Application Closing Date
27th November, 2026.

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: hr.recruitment@ng.bbcmediaaction.org using the job title as the subject of the maill.

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.

Job Title: Art Director (Nigeria)
Location: Nigeria
Contract: Fixed-term employment
Duration: 2 years
Reports to: Creative Lead

Job description

• The BBC Media Action office in Nigeria is seeking an Art Director for a multi-media Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) programme focused on family planning in Northern Nigeria.
• The Art Director is a senior creative specialist responsible for the visual direction and design quality of the programme’s digital content and campaigns. Working closely with the Creative Lead and Senior Digital Producer, the role will translate creative concepts and communication objectives into compelling visual executions across digital platforms.
• The postholder will lead the development of visual concepts, oversee design execution and ensure consistency across the programme’s visual identity and creative outputs.
• The role will also provide creative guidance to other production specialists and ensure that all visual content meets BBC Media Action’s brand, editorial and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the visual development and art direction of digital content, campaigns and creative assets across the programme.
• Translate creative briefs and concepts into compelling visual treatments, design approaches and creative executions.
• Oversee the development of digital assets, including graphics, illustrations, infographics, animations, social media content and campaign materials.
• Establish and maintain visual consistency across platforms, ensuring appropriate application of BBC Media Action’s brand identity.
• Provide visual direction for video content, including titles, graphics, thumbnails, animations and other design elements.
• Work closely with the Creative Lead and Senior Digital Producer to ensure visual outputs align with creative concepts, audience insights and programme objectives.
• Provide creative guidance, feedback and quality assurance across design outputs, including work produced by external specialists.
• Ensure that all visual materials are culturally appropriate, audience-centred and meet agreed creative, technical and editorial standards.
• Keep abreast of emerging design trends, digital formats and creative technologies to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Perform any other duties reasonably required to support BBC Media Action’s organisational and programme objectives.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Proven track record of 6 – 8 years or more in art direction, graphic design or visual communications, preferably across digital, advertising, media or communications.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality visual design and creative direction across digital platforms.
• Proven ability to translate creative concepts and strategic objectives into compelling visual ideas.
• Strong understanding of visual identity, typography, composition, colour, layout and visual storytelling.
• Advanced proficiency in relevant graphic design and creative software.
• Experience developing visual content across multiple digital formats, including social media, campaigns, graphics and animation.
• Experience in motion graphics, animation, illustration or video art direction.
• Ability to provide creative direction and maintain quality across multidisciplinary production teams.
• Experience developing creative content for multilingual audiences.
• Strong understanding of the Nigerian creative and digital landscape, including cultural considerations relevant to Northern Nigerian audiences.
• Excellent creative judgement, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Understanding of BBC editorial values and the ability to apply them to creative outputs.
• Experience working within the international development, social impact or behaviour change sector.

Application Closing Date
27th November, 2026.

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: hr.recruitment@ng.bbcmediaaction.org using the job title as the subject of the maill.

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.

Job Title: Digital Officer (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 Digital Officer for a multi-media Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) programme focused on family planning in Northern Nigeria.
• The Digital Officer will support the implementation and day-to-day management of the programme’s digital channels and audience engagement activities. Working closely with the Senior Digital Producer and wider creative team, the postholder will be responsible for coordinating and publishing digital content, managing online communities, monitoring audience interactions and supporting digital campaign delivery.
• The role will also support the monitoring and reporting of digital performance, using platform analytics and audience feedback to inform content development and audience engagement

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of the programme’s social media and digital platforms, ensuring consistent and timely content delivery.
• Prepare, schedule and publish approved content in line with the digital content calendar and agreed publishing plans.
• Adapt content and copy for different platforms, ensuring appropriate captions, hashtags, links, calls to action and formatting.
• Monitor audience interactions, including comments, messages and mentions, and facilitate engagement across digital channels.
• Respond to audience questions and comments, moderate online discussions and escalate sensitive or safeguarding-related issues in line with organisational guidelines.
• Identify audience feedback, recurring questions and emerging conversations, sharing relevant insights with the Senior Digital Producer and programme team.
• Support the coordination and implementation of digital campaigns, promotions, influencer activities and other online engagement initiatives.
• Monitor digital performance across platforms and compile regular analytics and engagement reports.
• Maintain digital content calendars, publishing records and organised libraries of digital assets.
• 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 digital communications, social media management or digital content coordination.
• Practical experience managing social media accounts and publishing content across relevant digital platforms.
• Good understanding of social media platforms, their features, formats and audience behaviours.
• Experience developing social media copy, scheduling content and maintaining digital content calendars.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to develop engaging, audience-appropriate content.
• Experience in online community management, audience engagement and content moderation.
• Experience using social media analytics and preparing digital performance reports.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement when managing audience interactions and escalating sensitive issues.
• Understanding of BBC editorial values and the ability to apply them to digital content and audience engagement.
• Experience working within the international development, social impact or behaviour change sector.
• Experience engaging audiences in Nigeria, particularly Hausa-speaking audiences or audiences in Northern Nigeria.
• Hausa language skills.
• Experience using social media management
• Experience supporting digital campaigns and influencer engagement.

Application Closing Date
27th November, 2026.

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: hr.recruitment@ng.bbcmediaaction.org using the job title as the subject of the maill.

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.