Senior Journalist / Content Producer (Online TV) at Farsight Africa Group
Farsight Africa Group
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic Senior Journalist / Content Producer to lead content development and multimedia production for online TV and digital platforms. You will plan, report, script, and produce compelling, credible stories on development, innovation, governance, and stabilization primarily on behalf of UN clients and other partners. The ideal candidate pairs strong editorial judgment with hands-on production expertise and can translate complex policy and programmatic themes into engaging digital content.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end production of news and feature stories for online TV and digital channels, including researching, scripting, reporting, presenting, and packaging
- Produce and manage assignments for UN clients and development partners, ensuring brand, consent, and safeguarding compliance
- Conduct interviews and on-camera reports; coordinate field shoots, B-roll, and live/remote coverage
- Oversee scripting, shot-lists, schedules, call sheets, and post-production tasks including editing, voice-over, graphics, and captions
- Develop creative formats such as explainers, mini-documentaries, short social content, and reels that resonate with diverse audiences
- Work closely with communications strategists to align outputs to campaign objectives, KPIs, and M&E frameworks
- Represent Farsight Africa Group at press events, briefings, and stakeholder engagements as assigned; mentor junior producers
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies, or related field
- 5+ years in broadcast, digital, or multimedia journalism with a strong on-air or bylined portfolio
- Proven experience producing for TV/online platforms; UN and international development storytelling highly desirable
- Proficiency with camera operations, field audio, lighting, and professional NLEs (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro)
- Excellent writing, scripting, and interviewing skills with strong visual and narrative sense
- Fluency in English and Somali (written and spoken)