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Senior Journalist
About this role
BBC Media Action in Abuja seeks a Senior Journalist to lead disinformation journalism across Africa, using OSINT, data-driven research and investigative methods to uncover how false information spreads and its real-world impact. The role involves producing and coordinating multi-platform content in English and local languages, and working with BBC teams to inform audiences and strengthen media literacy. It is geared towards someone with expertise in open‑source intelligence and investigative reporting, able to manage cross‑functional editorial work.
What you would do
- Lead monitoring and analysis of disinformation trends across Africa using OSINT, analytics tools, and investigative journalism techniques.
- Produce and commission stories that demonstrate the real-world effects of disinformation and conspiracy theories for audiences.
- Coordinate cross-BBC disinformation projects by fostering collaboration between language services, editorial teams, and specialist units.
- Create multi-platform content across video, audio, text, graphics, and on-air reporting that explains complex issues in a transparent and accessible way.
- Plan and deliver coverage of major news events, providing resources, expertise, and accurate reporting to counter misinformation.
What they are asking for
- Experience with OSINT, forensic tools, and data-driven research in investigations and disinformation reporting.
- Strong digital journalism background across written, video, live and pre-recorded formats, translating data-heavy stories into multi-platform content.
- Experience managing sensitive editorial projects and collaborating with Legal, Editorial Policy, High Risk, and cross-functional teams to ensure safe reporting.
- Ability to grow and engage audiences via social media across BBC and World Service platforms, with understanding of audience needs.
- Highly organised and self-motivated with a track record of ideation, remote project management, meeting deadlines, and delivering accurate work under pressure.
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