Edufrica - WE are a reputable education multimedia startup in Abuja looking for a young and motivated individual to join our team of journalists covering news related to education, technology and entertainment.
We wish to fill the following position of:
Job Title: Social Media Manager
Location: Nationwide
Job Description
- We want to hire a social media "guru" to manage our social media platforms including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Forums and Google+.
- The ideal candidate should be a team player and a self-starter. The job is flexible, which means you can work from home many days in a week, provided you get the job done. The salary is competitive.
- You should be able/willing to work in Abuja or Jos in the next few years. We are happy to start with you working from Lagos/or another city in Nigeria for the next 1-2 years.
- Please only apply if you meet the requirements OR can learn very fast. We will train you if we offer you a position. We will only contact those shortlisted for interview.
- Responsibilities (will NOT necessarily do all these BUT should be able to):
- Maintain a close working relationship with potential news sources, and update our team of reporters as news break
- Work very closely with our team in managing our social media accounts
- Engage readers on social media by responding to reader comments and pursing other avenues of interaction with audiences
- Write articles, take photographs or shoot video as necessary to tell a story
- Carry a camera equipped with still and video capabilities and be prepared to use it to create content for social media
- Create online videos and post them to Youtube
- Write a blog on a topic of choice
- View and analyze social media analytics and suggest improvements to the team
Requirments
- Be a self-starter. We are all busy and don’t expect to tell anyone to do their job
- Be willing to coordinate with a team of reporters scattered in different cities
- Have the ability to post breaking news
- Must be able to write clearly and succinctly on a variety of topics, which may extend beyond the primary focus of his/her beat
- Basic knowledge of web publishing tools and/or the ability to learn new technology quickly
- Good knowledge of Adobe tools won’t hurt
- Proficient used of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- BS/BA in news/media discipline or equivalent experience
- Extensive work experience is not necessary required but he/she must be able to prove competency
Application Closing Date
5th February, 2015.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should
:
Click here to apply online