WikkiTimes, an online news outlet dedicated to delivering high-quality and impactful investigations to audiences in Northern Nigeria
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with reporters and editors to conceptualise multimedia packages (videos, podcasts, infographics).
- Develop detailed storyboards and production plans that align with editorial goals and brand voice.
- Shoot, direct, and edit short-form and long-form video segments for news features, explainers, and social media.
- Add motion graphics, captions, and animations to enhance clarity and visual appeal.
- Oversee recording sessions, edit interviews, and produce polished podcast episodes.
- Mix and master audio for consistency, quality, and accessibility (e.g., adding transcripts).
- Design and implement interactive graphics and data visualisations that illuminate complex topics.
- Partner with developers to integrate multimedia elements seamlessly into our CMS.
- Tailor multimedia content for distribution across web, mobile app, and social channels (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok).
- Optimise formats, lengths, and aspect ratios for each platform’s best practices.
- Ensure that all multimedia assets meet technical standards (resolution, sound levels) and adhere to editorial guidelines.
- Maintain WikkiTimes’ aesthetic and tone through consistent styling and messaging.
- Work closely with editorial, design, and product teams to align multimedia projects with broader initiatives.
- Mentor junior producers and freelancers, providing feedback on creative and technical execution.
- Track engagement metrics (views, watch time, completion rates) and user feedback.
- Use insights to refine content strategies, formats, and storytelling techniques.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 3–5 years in multimedia production or editing roles within digital news, media organisations, or creative agencies.
- Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition), Final Cut Pro, or similar tools; basic HTML/CSS familiarity is a plus.
- Strong narrative sense; able to distill complex information into engaging multimedia narratives.
- Keeps abreast of emerging formats (AR/VR, live streaming) and platform trends.
Method of Application
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