Research And Development Manager - Abuja, Federal Capital Territory

Job summary

We are seeking a Research & Development Manager to drive insights, innovation, and new content formats. You will lead research initiatives, generate fresh programming ideas, and ensure Housing TV Africa remains at the forefront of housing and media trends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct industry and audience research on housing, real estate, and urban development.
• Produce reports, insights, and whitepapers to guide content strategy.
• Collaborate with editorial, production, and business teams to align innovation with strategy.
• Track KPIs and measure the impact of new initiatives.
• Build relationships with industry experts, institutions, and research partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate, Media Studies, Social Sciences, or related fields.
• 5+ years of experience in research, content innovation, or strategy (media/real estate sector preferred).
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.

Skills

• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills; ability to translate data into insights and actionable strategy.
• Creativity and innovation: ability to propose fresh content ideas, formats, or audience engagement methods.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), capable of presenting findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Project management skills: ability to manage multiple research/innovation projects, set clear milestones, meet deadlines.
• Leadership skills: experience leading or supervising a small team; good in mentoring and building capacity.
• Familiarity with digital media trends, streaming platforms, social media, content consumption shifts.
• Ability to be proactive and work in fast-paced environment; adaptability to changing priorities.

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