Editor at a Legal Firm - ECLAT HR Consulting

ECLAT HR Consulting - Our client, a Legal Firm, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Editor

Job Code: EDT-OMP
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Department: Administrative Department
Industry: Legal
Reports To: Managing Partner

Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will (but not limited to):

• Read content and correct spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors.
• Rewrite texts to make it easier for readers to understand in simple correct English Language.
• Verify facts and authors cited in material for publication.
• Evaluate submissions from writers to decide what to publish.
• Work with writers to help their ideas and stories succeed.
• Develop story and content ideas according to the publication’s style and editorial policy.
• Allocate space for the text, photos, and illustrations that make up a story or content.
• Approve final versions submitted by staff.
• Modify written content from writers.
• Develop a content calendar for the firm in line with the firms’ projections.
• Oversee content production.
• Create highly shareable content.
• Adhere to editorial best practices.

Requirements

• B.A. Degree in English Language or Linguistics.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years Editorial Experience, as well as English Language tutorship.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs especially Word and PowerPoint.

Required Competencies:

• Strong writing and proofreading skills.
• Experience with content management systems.
• Ability to meet the necessary budget.
• Great attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to give constructive feedback.
• Conceptual creative abilities.
• Ability to create catchy topics/subjects.
• High level of grammatical skills to be able to use words appropriately, interpret and communicate information following basic rules of sentence construction, punctuation, and spelling.
• Ability to prepare reports of modified materials monthly.
• Displays integrity - transparency in dealings with management, staff, and other individuals that you may come in contact with.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, to enable professional interaction within staff and management, both internal and external to the firm.
• A flexible, pro-active approach to work including the ability to prioritise and re-prioritise.

Application Closing Date
5th December, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs.eclathrconsulting@gmail.com using " EDT-OMP" as the subject of the mail.