Job Opportunities at Legit.ng

Legit.ng (former NAIJ.com) is a modern Nigerian digital media platform. We are ranked as the 1 news and entertainment platform and the 9th overall most visited website in Nigeria by Alexa ranking.

We are recruiting an experienced candidate to to join our video department in the position below:

Job Position: Camera Operator (Shoot / Edit)

Job Location: Nigeria

Responsibilities

• Shooting videos in the field/studio environment alongside a producer.
• Operating lighting, sound recording, live streaming and other equipment.
• Editing videos on your own or according to the producer’s scripts and guidelines.
• Production of thumbnails and other graphic materials for videos.
• Ability to create animation/motion design is a plus.
• Ability to work in the field autonomously (as a one-man-crew) is a plus

Requirements

• High School Diploma; Degree in Film, Media, or relevant field is a plus.
• Proven experience as camera operator and video editor (TV, film, documentary). Please provide a portfolio with examples of work showing relevant experience. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
• Experience operating relevant equipment (cameras, lights, sound recording equipment, live streaming equipment etc.)
• Excellent theoretical knowledge and understanding of filming and editing: composition, lighting, pacing, narrative structure, graphics, sound, color grading etc.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral scripts and briefs.
• Creativity, ability and willingness to generate and implement creative ideas.
• Knowledge of one or more video editing programs (Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro).
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop (intermediate level or higher) is a must. Knowledge of Adobe After Effects and experience with graphics and motion design is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to think and act quickly.
• A team player.
• Attention to detail.

Why Join Us

• Highly competitive remuneration
• Comfortable working environment.
• Opportunity to learn and grow with a super-friendly team.
• Exposure to modern digital and innovative tools.
• Opportunity to learn from the biggest global players in IT and media worldwide.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Job Position: Video Producer / Host

Job Location: Nigeria

Responsibilities

• Generating ideas, sourcing and researching stories for our video platforms according to our content strategy.
• Monitoring trending stories on social media.
• Shooting videos in the field/studio environment alongside a camera operator.
• Conducting interviews and writing scripts for your videos.
• Writing and recording voice overs for your videos.
• Working alongside a video editor during the editing process.
• Overseeing all stages of production and post-production of your videos as a complete package.
• Ensuring your videos adhere to the highest journalistic standards, Legit.ng editorial policies and applicable Nigerian laws.
• Generating ideas for new topics/formats/shows for our platforms.

Requirements

• High School Diploma; Degree in Journalism, Media, Film or relevant field is a plus.
• Proven experience as a video journalist/producer/host (TV, film, online video) in the areas of current affairs, human interest stories, documentary. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Perfect writing skills; narration and good grammar.
• Great editorial judgment and news monitoring skills.
• Impeccable communication and interviewing skills: both written and verbal.
• Must be a self-driven individual with a strong desire to constantly learn, adapt and work under minimal supervision.
• Must be a strategic and analytical thinker.
• Must be able to use social media effectively.

Why Join Us

• Highly competitive remuneration
• Comfortable working environment.
• Opportunity to learn and grow with a super-friendly team.
• Exposure to modern digital and innovative tools.
• Opportunity to learn from the biggest global players in IT and media worldwide.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Job Position: Senior Video Producer / Video Team Lead

Job Location: Nigeria

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of video producers, camera operators, video editors.
• Strategic and operational planning for the project.
• Generating ideas for shows and formats on our video platforms as well as strategic long-term planning for the project.
• Overseeing all stages of production and post-production of videos by the team.
• Overseeing adherence to the production and release schedule, content strategy.
• Analyzing the performance of the team/shows and formats/the project in general.
• Ensuring the team’s videos adhere to the highest journalistic standards, Legit.ng editorial policies and applicable Nigerian laws.

Requirements

• High School Diploma; Degree in Journalism, Media, Film or relevant field is a plus.
• Proven experience as a: video journalist/producer/host (TV, film, online video) in the areas of current affairs, documentary, human interest stories; or documentary film producer/director; or producer in a video production studio. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
• Deep understanding of video production process, video quality standards, video narrative structures, journalistic standards, latest trends in video production.
• Proven experience in a managerial position in a media organization/video production studio is a plus.
• Experience of working with digital video platforms (YouTube, Facebook video) is a plus.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Perfect writing skills; narration and good grammar.
• Great editorial judgment and news monitoring skills.
• Must be a self-driven individual with a strong desire to constantly learn, adapt and work under minimal supervision.
• Must be a strategic and analytical thinker, able of quick decision making.
• Must be able to use social media effectively.

Why Join Us

• Highly competitive remuneration
• Comfortable working environment.
• Opportunity to learn and grow with a super-friendly team.
• Exposure to modern digital and innovative tools.
• Opportunity to learn from the biggest global players in IT and media worldwide.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online