Checkpoint Editor: Manager

About the role

The Checkpoint Editor leads Media Trust’s specialist in-depth, premium, and accountability journalism unit. The role is responsible for shaping and delivering original, high-impact journalism across investigations, documentaries, features, fact-checking, data journalism, and visual investigations.

What you'll do

• Lead the editorial direction, priorities, and daily operation of the Checkpoint desk
• Generate and commission high-value enterprise stories, investigations, explanatory features, and documentary projects
• Oversee investigations from conception to publication, ensuring legal and editorial soundness
• Lead long-form documentaries and multimedia projects with cross-platform adaptability
• Commission and edit in-depth features that provide context and audience understanding beyond daily coverage
• Manage and develop Checkpoint staff, fostering collaboration and editorial rigour

What they're looking for

• Proven experience leading investigative, long-form, or accountability journalism
• Strong editorial leadership and commissioning capabilities
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams including journalists, producers, and fact-checkers
• Track record of producing cross-platform storytelling-print, digital, TV, radio, and social
• Strong understanding of verification, fact-checking, and ethical standards
• Ability to identify high-impact public-interest stories and manage a pipeline of projects

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing specifies eligibility in Nigeria, Abuja location, and requires in_nigeria eligibility
• The listing does not state a timezone requirement; confirm during interview
• The listing does not specify contractor or employee status; confirm during interview
• Pay currency or salary range is not stated; confirm during interview