Managing Editor & Content Writer at Design Week Lagos

Design Week Lagos is the leading African Design Festival, and we are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Managing Editor & Content Writer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

• We are looking for a talented, organised, and editorial-driven Managing Editor & Content Writer to oversee and produce high-quality content across Essential Interiors Magazine, the Design Week Lagos Guide, and our broader publishing projects.
• This role requires someone who can write beautifully, manage contributors, shape stories, commission features, and ensure a consistent editorial voice across print and digital platforms.
• You will work closely with Pearl (Editor-in-Chief), Andrew (Art Director), and the content/communications team to build a strong editorial pipeline for all DWL and Essential Interiors publications.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage editorial planning and content development for Essential Interiors Magazine
• Oversee and coordinate the Design Week Lagos Guide, including features, listings, interviews, and partner content
• Research, write, and edit articles, profiles, interviews, and short-form content
• Commission and manage contributors, writers, photographers, and subject experts
• Ensure editorial quality, accuracy, tone, and brand consistency
• Work with the design team to prepare final layouts and approve pages before print
• Support newsletters, press releases, and other DWL editorial outputs
• Develop story ideas and maintain the editorial calendar across all publications
• Proofread, fact-check, and ensure all content meets global editorial standards

Requirements

• Strong writing and editing skills with a refined sense of storytelling
• Previous experience in publishing, magazines, journalism, or editorial roles
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate contributors
• Familiarity with interior design, architecture, art, culture, or lifestyle is an advantage
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to write both long-form (magazine features) and short-form (digital content)
• Comfortable working with designers and understanding layout flow.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online