Associate / Line Editor at HumAngle Media Limited

Description 

• We are looking for an Associate Editor to join its team of journalists. This is a mid-level role that requires demonstrable experience and has room for incredible professional growth.
• Candidates must be open to travelling for reporting activities and other programmes. They should be passionate and hardworking. We are looking for someone who lives for the pleasures of discovery and creativity and does not settle for mediocrity.
• The successful candidate will be part of a flexible, idea-friendly, and inclusive work environment, and will be able to contribute directly to the growth of one of Africa’s fastest-rising and most innovative media organisations.

Responsibilities
The person will be responsible for:

• Thoroughly editing articles and other copies to ensure they are factually correct, fantastically written, and adhere to the house style.
• Identifying and gathering resources for story ideas that fall within the organisation’s reporting priorities.
• Writing both assigned and non-assigned articles that meet international journalism standards.
• Contributing ideas for editorial agenda-setting and helping to actualise set goals.
• Supporting other team members to meet their deliverables, where necessary. —

Qualifications
Candidates should:

• Have an Undergraduate Degree or what may be considered equivalent to one.
• Be ambitious, curious, creative, resourceful, and teachable.
• Have a robust and versatile writing portfolio that demonstrates proficiency in investigative journalism and feature writing.
• Have at least three years of newsroom experience that involves writing and editing in-depth articles.
• Be familiar with local and global trends, especially in the areas of conflict and development.
• Be familiar with basic writing tools such as Google Doc and Grammarly.
• Be familiar with and have internalised the ethics of journalism.
• Have skills necessary to work in a team, including the ability to absorb constructive criticism and communicate ideas effectively.
• Be fluent in English and any other language.

Salary
N350,000 / Month (Net).