Skilled Entertainment and News / Politics Writer at SurgeZirc Media

SurgeZirc Media is a multinational technology company that is focused on online media business. With editions in six countries and our other properties, SurgeZirc is adding more value to the time millions of our audience spend online.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Skilled Entertainment and News / Politics Writer

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• SurgeZirc Media is looking for an experienced entertainment writer as well as a person who can write local news and politics.
• There will be training to bring the successful candidate up to speed with the SurgeZirc writing style.
• Performance will be assessed on a monthly basis.

Responsibilities
Potential employees are expected to do the following:

• Use sources, documents, computer-assisted reporting, and other journalistic tools to develop, report and write exclusive / unique stories.
• Work with the Digital News Editor in the development of a story.
• Do fact-checking of all articles you write.
• Build a network of contacts to ensure you get the best scoops.
• Be enthusiastic and energetic and want to take the brand to new heights.

Candidate Requirements (Skills and Experience)

• Bachelor's Degree qualification.
• Have a journalism qualification.
• English writing proficiency is required.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Must have experience.
• Possess a reliable laptop or computer.
• Have access to a trustworthy internet network.
• Relationship-building skills.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Consider your application unsuccessful if you do not receive a response from us within 7 days.