Content Writer (Nollywood Junkie) Job at VISUAL Media

VISUAL Media is a digital Media brand. We cultivate creative content, from Art, Film, Photography with on audience of over 20,000 viewers across social media platforms.

VISUAL represents Africa's new media frontier. We are the post-creative plug and source of new art, film, culture and lifestyle. VISUAL is a multifaceted platform passionate about emergent youth culture and the part we play in shaping the future. We believe in the ‘less is more’ approach, we see the beauty in the under-hyped and the power of pure talent.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Content Writer (Nollywood Junkie)

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• If you live and breathe movies and love talking about movies, filmmaking, and storytelling, this is the place for you. Editorial writers are expected

Requirements

• Must have a personal computer or smart phone with internet access and WordPress capability.
• Must have personal email address, and the ability to check it daily.
• Must be proficient in English grammar and syntax

Job Description

• Writers are expected to be have knowledge about industry trends, movie news, and very importantly, new and recent releases.
• We are a young and growing company, meaning there is lots of opportunity for your voice to be heard, but please note that this also means there is little to no budget.
• As an integral part of a passionate team that loves talking about movies, you’ll abide by a schedule that works for you.
• Note that this is an internship position, but will require a regular time commitment of at least 7 hours per week. All work is done remotely/from home.

We'll Talk More If…

• You love tv shows, movies and love talking about them (Nollywood)
• You have demonstrable writing experience. Please no plagiarism or sensationalism allowed!
• You’ve got great grammar and know how to proofread your own work.
• You’re great at internet research and know how to find reputable information about anything in no time.

We’ll Be Super-Excited If…

• You’ve had a little in the film industry or experience covering movie content.
• You’re familiar with things like Wordpress, Google Drive, and Slack.

Note: Applications without writing samples will not be considered.