DW English for Africa is looking for multimedia journalists for Abuja, Nigeria, for Accra, Ghana and for Nairobi, Kenya! Are you passionate about storytelling? Do you have an eye for capturing a news story in a captivating video format? DW's English for Africa Desk is recruiting multimedia journalists for Abuja, Nigeria, for Accra, Ghana and for Nairobi, Kenya to produce news stories and reports from the ground. 

Whether you specialize in breaking news coverage, or feature stories, we want to hear from you! The multimedia journalists will be reporting directly on location, you should therefore be willing to work from one of the locations (please indicate possible locations in the application) – Nigeria: Abuja, Ghana: Accra, or Kenya: Nairobi.

Benefits of DW Multimedia Journalists Program

Your Benefits:

Inspiring and challenging tasks in an international media company

Collaboration in interdisciplinary and diverse teams

An organizational culture characterized by New Work and Digital Leadership & Collaboration

Promotion of diversity, inclusion and sustainability

Requirements for DW Multimedia Journalists Program

Your Qualification

Completed university studies in the field of journalism and relevant professional experience in a multimedia broadcasting and editorial operation in the areas of social media, web video and mobile reporting as well as in online journalism

Sound knowledge of social media (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter/X, Facebook) as a news gathering tool, as well as a confident assessment of trends and issues in social media

Strong skills working with digital media and experience developing formats

Excellent storytelling skills for videos and texts of varying lengths and the ability to propose original topics; experience with Adobe Premiere is a plus

Extensive knowledge of current political, economic, social and cultural conditions in Africa

Extensive knowledge of international politics and current affairs; knowledge of current political, economic, and cultural conditions in Germany and Europe

Ability to work in interdisciplinary and diverse teams, high level of intercultural sensitivity and respect for diversity

Very good knowledge of English, as well as knowledge of at least one other locally relevant language; German language proficiency an advantage

Application Deadline

August 5, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Deutsche Welle on jobs.dw.com to apply

Your Challenges:

Independent production of web videos in English, from writing the script, research, dramaturgy of storytelling, editing, to the final video

Contribute to the development and implementation of formats for our social media platforms, especially Facebook and TikTok

Mobile reporting and creation of web videos

Journalistic research and close team collaboration on content and distribution