Editor (Article) at Nairametrics

Industry: Media

Job Description

• Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax in articles
• Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
• Read, evaluate and edit article drafts or other materials submitted for publication, and confer with authors regarding changes in content, style or organization, or publication to suite Nairametrics writing style.
• Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
• Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.
• Work with the team to plan and manage the drafting of op-eds, articles, newsletter, web copy, etc.
• Manage the editorial process for the team's written products from concept development, drafting, review, copy editing, and sign-off;
• Work Analysts to develop consistent tone and style for all articles, newsletters and NM contents
• Work with Analysts and Freelancers to give story guide or suggestion

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 3 years experience as a media Editor
• Excellent writing skills in English, especially as applied to press communication, financial terms, and other news content
• Expert level proficiency as a proofreader;
• Experience working across digital platforms (websites, mobile, blogs, etc.)
• Ability to maintain focus and detail orientation when processing large amounts of information or copy
• Ability to collaborate with writers to understand their writing needs and maximize their impact
• Demonstrated ability to distill complex topics into language that is understandable to broader audiences
• Experience with pitching ideas to different audiences, with the ability to write compellingly to either professional or lay audiences from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to work on tight deadlines.