Overview
Managing Editor Jobs in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria at Nigerian NewsDirect
Title: Managing Editor
Company: Nigerian NewsDirect
Location: Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
We are looking for an Editor who is futuristic with the media and has a good sense of judgement for news items. The ideal candidate should be excellent in developing quality content, media monetization, employee management and making contacts.
Job description
– Co-ordinate all editorial meetings with head office and outstation staff
– Ensure daily rollout of quality content and reports from Reporters across various media formats (story, video and pictures)
– Supervise all line editors to deliver quality and exclusive stories for online and print edition
– Oversee, suggest and generate story ideas ideas in alignment with targeted audience’s preferences for cover page daily
– Supervise layout (artwork, design, photography) and check content for accuracy and errors
– Proofread, edit and improve stories or pieces
– Recruit and manage reporters/editorial team members
– Improve brand image as a source of resourceful and accurate news for business leaders and industry leaders via written quality editorial pieces and events
– Schedule exclusive interviews and courtesy visits with CEOs, heads of agencies, Politicians and Marketing executives to facilitate business relations and advert placements with NewsDirect