Associate Editor (Social Media) at The Republic

Job Summary

• We are hiring an Associate Editor (Social Media) to join our editorial team.

Responsibilities

• Developing smart and highly engaging social media projects and content for the Africa-curious; managing our social media accounts and newsletters; supporting the team with online and offline audience engagement; and developing social media campaigns to promote reader-to-subscriber conversion.
• Depending on experience and milestones, the role could transition to Managing Editor, Head of Communications and Audience Engagement, or Head of Growth.

Who We’re Looking For

• The Associate Editor position is one of our more senior roles, aimed at experienced (post-NYSC) writers and/or researchers with demonstrable interest in Nigerian and African affairs.
• You are highly attuned to what is missing from online and offline discussions about Nigeria and the broader African continent, and can produce the necessary information to fill that gap.
• You have strong communication and content instincts (writings, graphics etc.) and can be a reliable source of information and insights on under reported stories and issues affecting Nigerians and Africans at large.
• You understand that just because something is important doesn’t mean it is automatically interesting.

What You’ll Achieve

• As the Associate Editor (Social Media), you will work with the Editor-in-Chief in identifying The Republic‘s core social media audiences and developing The Republic‘s strategy for engaging such audiences.
• You will evaluate and improve on The Republic‘s content creation and distribution models, identifying possible content solutions and opportunities for growth.
• You will grow The Republic‘s presence on core social media and newsletter platforms.
• Among your core objectives will be launching and managing the leading newsletter covering local politics/news from Nigeria and across Africa.

How to Stand Out
You will have:

• A Master's Degree (preferred) and top-tier academic credentials (2.1 minimum undergraduate qualifications).
• Graduates of humanities and Social Sciences (e.g. Politics, History, African studies) are highly encouraged
• At least two years of previous work experience (excluding NYSC)
• Excellent research, writing and reading skills;
• Proven ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear, accessible way
• Networking ability and knowledge of social media communities/landscapes
• Proficiency with Canva, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Mailchimp
• Previous editorial and leadership experience
• Ability to work at a fast pace, remotely and independently while part of a team and
• An obsession with audiences.