Script Writer (Intern) at Pulse Nigeria

Pulse is Africa's leading innovative media company, informing and engaging Africa’s young audience and producing content and creative digital marketing solutions for top brands. We run news platforms and social channels and marketing and production in four countries - Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and Senegal.

We are the platform leading in reach - with over 100 million users and over 100 million video views on our own channels per month. We're also a marketing partner, empowering brands with our expansive media reach and 360 degree in-house marketing solutions. Additionally, Pulse is the licensee publisher of the regional Business Insider Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Script Writer (Intern)

Location: Maryland, Lagos
Employment Type: Internship

Duties and Responsibilities

• Storytelling and scripting for all creative projects.
• You will be required to script for digital content in all styles, forms and lengths - social, entertainment, news, documentaries, short, mid and long form.
• Ensure all published content meets internal quality standards - story authenticity, fact checking, spelling, grammar, style, consistency with the Pulse brand voice, adherence to Pulse editorial guidelines, full respect for copyright laws, etc.
• Assist as needed with post-production of social media videos using Wochit, other short video formats, original video formats (including client projects), and assist also with the creation of new templates and formats using Wochit.
• Any other duties assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Film Production, Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, or related field with 0 - 1 year work experience.
• Ability to craft engaging scripts and compelling narratives for various projects, including client projects, in different styles, forms, and lengths.
• Attention to detail and commitment to ensuring quality control of all published content
• Strong organizational skills to script, storyboard, set deadlines, and select optimal forms of media for projects, while working independently or as part of a team to establish project deliverables.
• Proactive attitude towards staying up-to-date on the latest trends in digital media and contributing to team learning sessions and knowledge sharing.

Application Closing Date
2nd April, 2025.