Vacancy For Business Editor at the Africa Report

The Africa Report has established itself as the international publication of reference dedicated to African affairs. It is the guide used by decision makers to anticipate economic and political changes in Africa and relied upon for the expertise of an independent editorial team in its surveys, sector reports and country focus published in each issue. Its recognised high-quality coverage of the African business environment is combined with the widest pan-African and international circulation. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Editor Location: Nigeria Summary

• The Africa Report is hiring a business editor to organise corporate, economic and financial coverage in its digital newsroomPARIS, France, January 15, 2019/ -- Are you able to read a balance sheet and come up with the right line of questioning for a CEO?
• The Africa Report is hiring a business editor to organise corporate, economic and financial coverage in its digital newsroom.
• Some travel required.

Job Brief

• Plan, write, and edit material for publication on our digital platform
• Liaise and plan coverage with The Africa Report editors and correspondents
• Oversee business coverage on our print editions, including investigations and rankings
• Handle social media responsibilities for business and economic stories

Skills and qualifications

• Ability to execute tasks on a website news cycle.
• Be a native english speaker. Knowledge of a language from the continent, or French/Arabic is a plus.
• Have writing, editing and commissioning experience at a reputable newspaper, magazine or digital publication.
• Experience in managing people.
• A good network of business journalists and sources in multiple African countries, and the drive to develop it.