Head of Hausa Service at Media Trust Limited (Daily Trust) – Abuja

Media Trust Limited is recruiting a Head of Hausa Service in Abuja to provide strategic and editorial leadership for its Hausa-language desk across a converged digital, print, social-media, audio and video newsroom. The position is graded Middle Manager.

Editorial and multi-platform leadership

• Direct the commissioning, creation, editing and publication of Hausa-language journalism across digital, print, social, broadcast and multimedia channels.
• Exercise final editorial judgement and sign-off on sensitive, rapidly developing or complex stories.
• Set coverage priorities for Hausa-speaking audiences and maintain informed reporting on Nigeria and the wider West African region.
• Develop formats including explanatory journalism, video packages, audio content and digital-first storytelling.
• Use audience analytics, newsroom technology and engagement data to inform editorial decisions.
• Supervise and mentor Hausa journalists, producers, presenters and translation staff.
• Maintain accuracy, fairness, balance and compliance with professional ethics, broadcasting regulations and applicable media laws.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication or a related field.
• At least eight years’ newsroom experience, including three or more years in editorial leadership.
• Full written and spoken fluency in Hausa, including awareness of cultural expectations and regional dialects.
• Deep knowledge of Nigerian and West African news, regional politics and social and economic developments.
• Working familiarity with content management systems, digital analytics and multimedia editing tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead newsroom teams and make sound decisions under breaking-news pressure.