News, Copy & Creative Writer at Quantum Expressions Media Consult Limited - Deloitte Human Capital Consulting

Deloitte Human Capital Consulting - Our client, Quantum Expressions Media Consult Limited, is Nigeria’s pioneering multimedia powerhouse leveraging cutting-edge technology, real-time consumer data, and modern journalistic methods to deliver on-demand, need-based content seamlessly across multiple platforms. They have identified the need to recruit highly skilled, tech-savvy, and passionate professionals for their Visual Radio cum Digital Media powerhouse to support its strategic goals and objectives

We are recruiting qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: News, Copy & Creative Writer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The News, Copy & Creative Writer will be responsible for producing engaging and compelling written content across various platforms, including news articles, marketing copy, and creative storytelling, to inform, entertain, and persuade target audiences. 
• The role holder will craft high-quality content that aligns Quantum Expression’s Media Consult LTD’s brand voice, editorial guidelines, and marketing objectives. 
• This role demands exceptional writing skills, creativity, and the ability to adapt to different writing styles and formats.

Core Responsibilities
News Writing and Reporting:

• Research, investigate, and write accurate and timely news articles, reports, and features for the organization's news platforms (digital, broadcast, print).
• Conduct interviews with sources to gather information and perspectives for news stories.
• Follow journalistic ethics and standards, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and balance in news reporting.
• Cover breaking news events and deliver updates across relevant platforms in a timely manner.
• Develop story ideas and contribute to the editorial planning process.

Copywriting and Marketing Content:

• Develop compelling marketing copy for various promotional materials, including website content, social media posts, email campaigns, and advertising materials.
• Write persuasive and engaging copy that drives audience action and achieves marketing objectives.
• Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to ensure copy aligns with brand messaging and campaign goals.
• Craft concise and impactful headlines, taglines, and calls to action.
• Adapt writing style and tone to suit different target audiences and marketing channels.

Creative Writing and Storytelling:

• Generate creative written content for various media formats, such as scripts for short videos, social media stories, and interactive content.
• Develop engaging narratives for features, profiles, and other long-form content.
• Contribute creative ideas for content campaigns and special projects.
• Adapt creative concepts into compelling written executions across different platforms.
• Explore new and innovative ways to tell stories and engage audiences.

Editing and Proofreading:

• Edit and proofread own work and the work of others to ensure accuracy, clarity, grammar, spelling, and style consistency.
• Adhere to the organization's style guide and editorial standards.
• Ensure all written content is free of errors and ready for publication or distribution.
• Provide constructive feedback to other writers and content creators.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail in all written work.

Platform Adaptation and Optimization:

• Adapt written content for different platforms (e.g., website, social media, print, broadcast scripts), considering the specific audience and format requirements of each.
• Optimize digital content for SEO (Search Engine Optimization) to improve online visibility.
• Write engaging headlines and social media posts that drive traffic and engagement.
• Understand the nuances of writing for different media (e.g., brevity for social media, detail for long-form articles).
• Ensure content is accessible and user-friendly across all platforms.

Qualifications
Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing, Creative Writing, or a related field.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 0-5 years of professional writing experience, with a strong portfolio showcasing news writing, marketing copy, and creative content.
• Experience in a multi-platform media environment is highly desirable.

Professional Requirements:

• Demonstrated understanding of journalistic principles and practices, marketing copywriting techniques, and creative writing methodologies.
• Familiarity with different writing styles and formats for various media platforms.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Comprehensive understanding of news writing, reporting, and interviewing techniques.
• Knowledge of marketing and advertising principles and effective copywriting strategies.
• Familiarity with creative writing techniques and storytelling principles.
• Understanding of SEO best practices for digital content.
• Awareness of different media platforms and their specific writing requirements.

Skill Requirements:

• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to adapt writing style and tone for different audiences and platforms.
• Strong research and fact-checking skills.
• Creative thinking and idea generation abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Personal Abilities:

• Strong sense of curiosity and a passion for storytelling.
• High level of creativity and imagination.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new writing styles and techniques.
• Strong work ethic and a commitment to quality.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Quantum Expressions Media Consult Limited aims to be an Employer of Choice, providing equal opportunity for everyone regardless of their background, gender, race and other protected characteristics.