VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF AN EDITOR

A new online publication urgently requires the services of editors, who have proven experience as editors in an online environment, excellent judgment on story selection, proven management skills and be decisive and comfortable leading a team

Can you spot the errors in a piece of prose, then standardize and adjust the text, so that even a novice writer looks like a seasoned and polished author.

Then, join our team.

Your responsibilities will typically include:

·         Writing, editing, planning, fact-checking and research tasks

·         Ensuring publishable articles that are devoid of errors of grammar, punctuation and context

·         Generating ideas for features with editor –in – chief and writing staff;

·         Fact-checking information after an article is written and before it is uploaded;

·         Commissioning articles from freelance and in-house writers;

·         Organizing meeting with writers and artists to discuss ideas for artwork, layout and features

·         Understanding and complying with media law and industry ethical guidelines

·         Sending out briefs to writers, which can include word count, deadline, fee and writing style

·         Raising the profile of the online publication

·         Assisting other staff to meet their deadlines

Our Ideal Candidates must have the Following Qualifications:

·         Proven writing skills with an eye for details

·         Profound and interactive knowledge of Nigeria’s political and socio-economic environment

·         Proficient use of the internet for research and knowledge gathering

·         Capacity to deal with conflicting priorities and deliver high quality work on schedule

·         Up –to –date and effective knowledge of the new media.

This is a full time, on site position located in Ikeja, Lagos.

We offer a highly competitive benefit packages and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, send a cover letter, resume and writing samples to the email provided: Kayflex2@yahoo.com before 23^rd October, 2014.

Source: Thursday Guardian, 16^th October, 2014.