Online News Editor in a top Online News organization based in Lagos

Pragmatic Technologies - Our client, a top Online News organization based in Lagos, Nigeria is currently sourcing for the position below:

Job Title: Online News Editor Location: Lagos

Job Description

• The Online News Editor would make an interesting angle to a story; plan, coordinate, review and edit contents with the aim of providing exceptional, informative and engaging content.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate online publishing cycle and manage content areas
• Set publication standards and establish goals and expectations
• Cooperate and liaise with designers, photographers, advertising reps, writers, artists etc
• Comply with media law and ethical guidelines
• Meet deadlines and budget requirements
• Ability to optimize stories to capitalize on search trends
• Suggest stories and generate headline ideas in alignment with targeted audienceТs preferences
• Oversee layout (artwork, design, photography) and check content for accuracy and errors
• Proofread, edit and improve stories or pieces
• Recruit and manage writers and reporters

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience as a news editor
• Excellent written skills in English
• Solid news judgement and excellent journalism ethics
• A good grasp of what drives interest on Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms
• Strong writing/editing/proofreading skills and an excellent portfolio
• Hands on experience with MS Office and InDesign, Photoshop or other publishing tools
• Proven familiarity with SEO and social media best practices

Remuneration Very attractive

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV in Ms Word to: [email protected] using the "Job Title" as the subject of the mail. Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted