Chief Editor at Horizia Consulting Limited

Posted on Fri 06th Mar, 2015 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

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)