Horizia Consulting Limited - Our Client (a Digital Media and Mobile Content Firm) seeks a competent candidate to fill the position below to manage its publications (Web + Mobile):
Job Title: Chief Editor
Job Code: CEH009
Location: Lagos
Typical Responsibilities of the Job
- Selecting articles for issues and planning publication contents
- Generating ideas for articles and features
- Organising meetings with writers and designers to discuss and plan the features section of the media platforms
- Commissioning features and stories from in-house writers or freelancers
- Supervising staff, including freelance writers, and setting deadlines
- Reading, writing and researching features and articles
- Rewriting, editing, proofreading and subbing copy to ensure it is ready to go to press
- Attending relevant events, fairs and conferences
- Ensuring that all feature articles comply with ethical codes of practice and legal guidelines
Desired Competencies
- Good general and current affairs knowledge
- Ability to undertake research using a variety of sources
- Creative, with the ability to alter personal writing style
- Strong news reporting, editing, social media and agency relations skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Display of Brilliant news judgement and passion for print and digital journalism
- IT Savvy
- Determination and resilience
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Communication Arts, Mass Communication or Journalism is essential
- 2-3 years' cognate experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, and Social Media web platforms
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Or
Send their CV's to:
[email protected] (kindly state the JOB CODE in the subject area of your email)