Managing Editor Job in a New Magazine Company

An upcoming Magazine company, requires the services of an experienced person to work in the position below:   Job Title: Managing Editor Location: Lagos Job Summary

• Candidates duties will include but not limited to overseeing company’s daily publishing operations.
• You will be reporting only to the CEO and supervise writers, editors and other staff.
• Would be candidate should be able to suggest ideas for stories and see them through to publication.
• We expect excellent organizational and leaderships skills as well as a unique problem-solving ability

• Plan and manage all daily operations
• Hire, coach and supervise personnel
• Collaborate with CEO to determine issues’ content and topics
• Coordinate editorial publications and meetings
• Plan and approve assignments forwriters and editors
• Control schedules and enforce deadlines (for writers, photographers, designers etc.)
• Oversee proofreading procedures and edit copy when necessary
• Assist in evaluating finalized copy for compliance with policies, style and tone
• Resolve issues as they arise
• Attend events on behalf of the company

• Proven experience as managing editor or relevant role
• Exceptional ability in copywriting and editing
• Proficiency in English
• Abilities in planning and coordinating people and operations
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication and people abilities
• Reliability and efficiency
• Attention to detail
• B.Sc in Journalism, Mass Communication or relevant field
• Not less than 5 years experience in similar role