Current Vacancy in a New Online Media Publication Outift

Your responsibilities will typically include:

Writing, editing, planning, fact-checking and research tasks; ensuring publishable articles that are devoid of errors of grammar, punctuation and context generating ideas for features with editor-in-chief and writing staff; fact-checking information after an article is written and before it is uploaded; commissioning articles from freelance and in-house writers; organising meetings with writers and artists to discuss ideas for artwork,layout and features; understanding and complying with media law and industry ethical guidelines; sending out briefs to writers, which can include word count, deadline, fee and writing style; raising the profile of the online publication; assisting other staff to meet their deadlines;

Our ideal candidates must have the following qualifications:

• Proven writing skills with an eye for details
• Profound and interactive knowledge of Nigeria's political and socio-economic environment
• Proficient use ofthe Internet for research and knowledge gathering
• Capacity to deal with conflicting priorities and deliver high quality work on schedule
• Up-to-date and effective knowledge of the new media
• This is a full-time, on-site position located Ikeja, Lagos.
• We offer a highly competitive benefits package and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.