Assistant Editor

Concise News - We are a modern media house with a pragmatic view about news gathering and delivery. We are aware of the lapses in news publishing in Nigeria and have taken up the challenge to correct these anomalies. We are out to rewrite the rules on how news publishing should be done in the digital age.

As a result of our expansion, we require vibrant, result-oriented and achievement driven individuals who seek to advance their careers in a dynamic environment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Editor

Job description

• Researching, writing and presenting text in ways that appeal to the site's target audience in conjunction with the Editor
• Uploading material on to the website and making sure site content is kept up to date
• Monitoring and posting replies to online message boards and dealing with email enquiries
• Assist with editing and proofreading of text produced by colleagues or freelancers
• Attending content planning and commissioning meetings with other departments or clients
• Ensure web pages are picked up by search engines (search engine optimization)
• Reporting on website traffic statistics
• Assist with the maintenance of social media accounts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication or English
• 2 – 4 years’ experience
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with an understanding of the special requirements of writing for the Web, such as the use of keywords, hyperlinks, navigation and the importance of brevity
• Must have a good eye for detail, with excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation skills
• Good organizational skills to collate material from multiple sources and produce web content within tight deadlines.
• Functional Knowledge of WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Audition), Photography
• Must be upbeat, energetic and sociable