Newsletter Editor at Blakskill Limited

Blakskill is an HR Tech company that connects Top verified African talent with Global verified opportunities. Blakskill Limited is transforming the talent acquisition landscape, empowering African Talents, and facilitating global access to verified talents from an African perspective.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Newsletter Editor

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description (Summary)

• As a Newsletter Editor, you will be responsible for regularly curating, producing, and distributing newsletters. 
• You’ll stay on top of Africa’s fast-paced tech scene, identify relevant stories, and craft compelling copy to keep readers informed and engaged. 
• In addition, you’ll collaborate with the broader editorial team, oversee audience growth initiatives, and ensure each newsletter meets global standards for design, content, and user experience.

Complete Newsletter Ownership:

• Fully own and manage the editorial process for all the newsletters, including TC Daily-from topic ideation and curation to scheduling and publication.
• Provide hands-on guidance and direction for contributors, ensuring that each newsletter meets high journalistic standards of accuracy, clarity, and reader delight.
• Leverage analytics and reader feedback to refine processes regularly and maintain concise, timely, and impactful newsletter content pipeline.
• Uphold the highest level of editorial integrity, ensuring each edition aligns with the organization's mission and resonates with the evolving needs of our audience.

Content Strategy:

• Create and implement strategies to position the newsletters as the definitive source for understanding how technology shapes Africa
• Leverage email analytics (e.g., open rates, click-through rates, subscriber growth) to guide editorial decisions and continuously enhance newsletter performance.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in journalism, media, or content-related roles, with specific expertise with newsletters and digital publishing platform
• Deep understanding of emerging technologies, startup culture, and innovation trends.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling abilities, with a keen sense of narrative and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage daily deadlines and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable interpreting data and trends, providing insights, and refreshing perspectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with contributors, stakeholders, and the broader editorial team.
• Passion for technology reporting and a drive to shape the future of media in Africa.

Required Competencies:
Technical:

• Expertise in newsletters and digital publishing platforms
• Proficiency in analytics tools to track email performance
• Knowledge of emerging tech and startup ecosystems.

Behavioral:

• Strong editorial judgment and storytelling skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Strategic:

• Ability to craft and execute audience growth strategies
• Content curation and strategy execution
• Data-driven decision-making for content improvements.

Salary
N600,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Resume to: recruitment@blakskill.com using "Newsletter Editor" as the subject of the mail.