News and Features Editor (IT-Savvy) at May Publishing Limited

May Publishing Limited is a research, knowledge management and publishing firm, which has continued to pursue remarkable heights in the production, management and preservation of knowledge, in scholarly and strategic research and publishing, and in the development of high standards in literacy and learning through general interest works. With its excellent research-oriented publications and professionally articulated compendiums of biographies, autobiographies, corporate histories, and scholarly literatures, it has been distinguished for and committed to the digital documentation of knowledge and information that are essential to the high value-orientation and development of society.

Through its cutting-edge research, professional editorial processes, and unique methods of harnessing and producing audience-compelling narratives, the firm has been assigned world-class projects from top-class individuals, corporate entities, and other states institutions, the depth of which has been attested by readers as appealing, engaging and significant to human, social and corporate development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: News and Features Editor (IT-Savvy)

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a skilled and forward-thinking News and Features Editor to join our fast-growing digital news platform in Lagos.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong editorial leadership, sound news judgment, and a deep understanding of digital publishing.
• This role requires an IT-savvy professional capable of managing news and feature content across multiple digital platforms while ensuring accuracy, relevance, and reader engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, development, writing, and editing of news and feature stories.
• Assign, review, and edit content to ensure factual accuracy, clarity, balance, and editorial standards.
• Research, write, and edit original news and feature articles when required.
• Conduct interviews, supervise coverage of live events, and generate compelling story ideas.
• Curate, schedule, and manage editorial content across digital and social media platforms.
• Collaborate with the tech and design teams to optimize content for SEO, readability, and visual appeal.
• Upload, format, and publish stories using content management systems (CMS).
• Monitor news trends and stay informed on local, national, and global developments.
• Maintain consistency in editorial tone, style, and brand voice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, English, or a related field.
• 2–5 years’ experience in digital journalism, news editing, blogging, or online media.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and editorial judgment skills.
• Strong understanding of digital journalism, long-form features, and multimedia storytelling.
• Proficiency in content management systems (e.g., WordPress).
• Working knowledge of SEO principles, basic graphic design tools (e.g., Canva), and social media analytics.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple deadlines, and lead editorial workflows.
• Creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about impactful storytelling.

Preferred Skills:

• Basic video editing or photography skills.
• Experience using social media management tools (e.g., Buffer, Hootsuite).
• Strong knowledge of Nigeria’s local and national news landscape.

Remuneration
Competitive and based on experience.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2026.