Online News Editor at News24 Extra Online Media

News24extra is an online newspaper that provides instant news and deep investigation. It offers a 360-degree view on current developments around the world. As political and economic paradigms shift, News24extra stays abreast of issues, reaching behind the scenes to serve an in-depth understanding of the political, social and economic landscapes.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Online News Editor

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• An online Media firm, with offices in Nigeria and USA is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking online content editor/digital strategist who can assist in leading and growing the digital success of the team.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure articles and analysis are regularly published on the websites as stipulated
• Contribute requisite articles on the website on a daily basis
• Approve all in-house and third-party articles before they are published
• Supervise article contribution from staff writers and other employees
• Supervise field research/analysts and other freelance content providers
• Coordinate the contribution of articles from content partners
• Source for guest/ghostwriters and grow a list of content partners
• Source for opinionist and grow list of content provider
• Grow a list of News24extra subscribers in line with the target
• Develop strategies and ideas for improving web and brand presence
• Increase traffic (page views, visitors etc.) to the website in line with set targets
• Increase the Alexa ranking of Website
• Increase and promote social media presence
• Ensure articles on the website are of the best quality
• Ensure that the website has the most recent relevant articles and news as they break
• Oversee social media activity of the website
• Any other job description as may be required.
• You will sit on top of the digital strategy for the team and will be tasked with revenue acquisition, revenue forecasting, campaign optimization and supporting the client in every way possible.

Qualifications

• Relevant Tertiary Degree (B.Sc. or HND) in Marketing, Business Admin, Journalism etc.
• Experience in print media or any online blog or news website - 3 years minimum
• Experience Marketing and promotional activities
• Proficiency in the workings of social media
• Proficiency in English Language and good writing skills
• Ability to write in an engaging, descriptive and thought-provoking manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
• Enviable charisma and ability to convince
• Self-motivated and innate drive to excel
• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel, Word.

Job Deliverables:

• Quality of the articles, videos, and resource on the website are of the highest quality
• Increase traffic, subscribers, and ranking of the website
• Contribute to building the brand equity of the company
• Drive digital revenue

Application Closing Date
14th April, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application and CV to: info@news24extra.com