Managing Editor at Pulse Nigeria

Pulse is Africa’s leading innovative media company, informing and engaging Africa’s young audience - and providing expansive media reach and creative marketing solutions to partners. We run news websites and social channels and marketing and production across Francophone and Anglophone West Africa and East Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Managing Editor

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Define and uphold the editorial vision and strategy for Pulse Picks, ensuring content aligns with the brand's voice and business objectives.
• Develop editorial guidelines to uphold brand integrity and voice.
• Manage and mentor the editorial team, including writers, editors, and content strategists to meet and surpass KPIs.
• Lead editorial planning, overseeing the creation and curation of content that engages and grows the platform's audience.
• Maintain the highest editorial standards across all content, while integrating SEO best practices to enhance discoverability and rank in search engine results.
• Work closely with marketing, design, and product teams to ensure a cohesive content strategy that supports product launches and brand campaigns.
• Adjust editorial strategy based on data-driven insights to meet engagement and conversion goals.

Skills

• Proven experience in an Editor in Chief role or similar leadership position within a content-driven organization.
• A portfolio that demonstrates excellence in editorial content creation and management.
• Experience in editorial roles with a focus on content commerce platforms and familiarity with the FMCG sector
• An analytical approach to understanding audience data and translating it into actionable editorial strategies.
• A creative thinker with a knack for identifying and telling stories in a way that captivates and engages a diverse audience.
• Ability to innovate content delivery to stay relevant in a rapidly changing media environment.
• Familiarity with content management systems, SEO best practices, and digital analytics tools.
• Understanding of the digital media landscape, including social media dynamics and multimedia content.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2024.