Head of Hausa Services

About the role

Media Trust leads a multi-platform newsroom and the Hausa service. This role owns the editorial direction, operations, and cross-platform integration for Hausa content across digital, print, audio, and video, driving data-informed storytelling for West Africa.

What you'll do

• Oversee creation, optimization, and distribution of Hausa content across digital, social, broadcast, and print platforms.
• Maintain final sign-off and editorial judgment on fast-moving or sensitive stories impacting Northern Nigeria and West Africa.
• Drive cross-desk collaboration to adapt breaking news for multiple formats, including text, video, and audio.
• Use audience analytics and newsroom technologies to inform commission strategies and engagement.
• Supervise and upskill a diverse team of Hausa journalists, producers, anchors, and translators.
• Ensure content compliance with national standards, media laws, and ethical guidelines.

What they're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in mass communication, journalism, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of newsroom experience, with at least 3 years in editorial leadership.
• Fluency in written and spoken Hausa with strong cultural and dialect awareness.
• Deep knowledge of Nigerian and West African current affairs and regional politics.
• Hands-on experience with CMS, digital analytics, and basic multimedia editing software.
• Proven ability to lead under pressure in breaking news environments.

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing states eligibility as in_nigeria, so applicants living in Nigeria are eligible.
• Timezone expectations are not specified; confirm during interview.
• The listing does not specify contractor vs employee status; confirm during interview.
• Pay currency or range is not provided; confirm during interview.
• No visa or work-authorization notes beyond Nigeria eligibility are stated; confirm during interview.