Head of Hausa Services

About the Role

Daily Trust is seeking a visionary and experienced Head of Hausa Services to lead the strategic vision, editorial direction, and daily operations of our Hausa-language desk within a fully converged, multi-platform newsroom. In this pivotal leadership role, you will break down silos between digital, print, audio, and video platforms to deliver high-impact, trusted journalism that resonates with millions of Hausa speakers across Nigeria and the wider West African region.

• Oversee the creation, optimization, and distribution of Hausa-language content across digital, social media, broadcast, and print platforms simultaneously.
• Exercise impeccable editorial judgment on complex, fast-moving, or sensitive stories impacting Northern Nigeria and the wider West African region.
• Drive collaborative cross-desk resource sharing, ensuring breaking news is quickly adapted for multiple formats including text, short-form video, and audio packages.
• Utilize audience analytics, data tools, and emerging newsroom technologies to inform commissioning strategies and maximize audience engagement.
• Supervise, mentor, and upskill a diverse team of Hausa multimedia journalists, producers, anchors, and translation specialists in modern digital journalism.
• Guarantee all Hausa content complies with national broadcast standards, media laws, and global journalistic ethics regarding accuracy and balance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of newsroom experience, with at least 3 years in a senior editorial leadership role.
• Absolute fluency in written and spoken Hausa, with a nuanced understanding of cultural norms and regional dialects.
• Deep expertise in Nigerian and West African current affairs, regional politics, and socio-economic dynamics.
• Hands-on familiarity with Content Management Systems (CMS), digital analytics tools, and multimedia editing software.
• Proven ability to manage a high-performing team effectively under intense pressure and tight deadlines.

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and industry standards.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employee and dependents.
• Opportunities for professional development and international media fellowships.
• Dynamic, collaborative, and forward-thinking work environment in a leading media organization.

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