Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication, Theatre Arts, Journalism, English or related field

Professional Requirements

• Membership in relevant professional journalism bodies is an advantage.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 0-3 years of proven experience as a news anchor, reporter, or presenter delivering news in Hausa for a reputable media organization

Hausa News Gathering and Sourcing:

• Identify, research, and verify news stories and information relevant to Hausa-speaking audiences in Nigeria and potentially the wider Hausa-speaking world, utilizing various sources including news wires, social media monitoring tools, community contacts, and user-generated content.
• Monitor Hausa language news outlets and social media platforms to identify trending stories and potential leads, employing digital newsgathering techniques.
• Cultivate and maintain a network of reliable sources within Hausa-speaking communities to gather firsthand information and insights.
• Ensure all sourced information is verified for accuracy and credibility before being used in news production, adhering to established fact-checking protocols.

Hausa Content Creation and Editing:

• Write clear, concise, and accurate Hausa news scripts, articles, and social media updates that adhere to the company’s editorial style and journalistic standards for Hausa language content.
• Edit Hausa news copy for grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, and accuracy, ensuring linguistic correctness and cultural appropriateness for the target audience.
• Produce multimedia news content in Hausa, including video scripts, audio reports, and text-based stories optimized for various digital platforms.
• Select and incorporate relevant visuals (images, videos, graphics) to enhance Hausa news stories and engage the audience effectively across different media.

Hausa Story Development and Planning:

• Develop and pitch original Hausa news stories and angles that resonate with Hausa-speaking audiences, utilizing real-time consumer data and understanding their information needs and preferences.
• Plan and coordinate news coverage for upcoming events and developing stories relevant to Hausa speakers, ensuring adequate resource allocation and logistical arrangements.
• Collaborate with Hausa News Casters and reporters to develop story treatments, interview questions, and on-air presentation strategies for Hausa news segments.
• Utilize data analytics to identify content gaps and audience interests within the Hausa-speaking demographic, informing future story development.

Hausa Multimedia Production and Platform Adaptation:

• Oversee the production process of Hausa news content across various formats, including video editing, audio editing, and the integration of graphics and subtitles in Hausa.
• Ensure Hausa news content is optimized for delivery across multiple platforms, including on-demand services, potential broadcast channels, social media, web, and mobile applications, considering the technical specifications and audience behavior on each platform.
• Utilize content management systems (CMS) to publish and manage Hausa news content across digital platforms efficiently.
• Stay updated on best practices for multimedia content creation and delivery for digital audiences, adapting techniques for the Hausa-speaking market.