Features Lead at Pulse NG

We are hiring a Features Lead to oversee, shape, and execute Pulse Nigeria’s long-form storytelling and culture coverage.

This role blends editorial leadership with production logistics, managing the full process of ideation, writing, editing, and producing feature stories, both digital and on the ground. The Features Lead will combine creative vision with operational precision, ensuring that stories not only read well but are delivered efficiently across platforms.

You will lead a small editorial and production team, coordinating with video, design, and social units to create multi-format stories that capture how young Nigerians live, work, and express themselves — across lifestyle, culture, society, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Editorial Direction & Story Planning

• Develop a clear editorial strategy for feature storytelling aligned with Pulse Nigeria’s content priorities.
• Build and maintain a content calendar for features, special reports, and cultural deep dives.
• Identify timely and original story ideas that reflect youth perspectives, social trends, and underreported narratives.
• Collaborate with the Editor-in-Chief to decide which stories deserve extended coverage or multimedia treatment.

 Writing, Editing & Story Development

• Guide stories from pitch to publication, ensuring they meet Pulse’s editorial standards.
• Edit features for clarity, depth, and structure while maintaining an authentic, youthful tone.
• Collaborate with the design and video teams to strengthen storytelling through visuals and multimedia elements.
• Ensure stories balance depth and readability, connecting emotionally with digital audiences.

Logistics & Production Coordination

• Oversee the planning and coordination of feature shoots, field reporting, and on-location interviews.
• Manage logistics, including scheduling, crew coordination, transport, and permissions for production-related features.
• Work closely with the Video Production team to ensure alignment on timelines and story direction.
• Track deadlines, manage editorial workflows, and ensure smooth cross-department collaboration.
• Maintain an organised archive of past and ongoing features, assets, and documentation.

Writer & Contributor Management

• Lead, mentor, and edit work from in-house writers and external contributors.
• Provide editorial feedback and ensure consistent story quality across the team.
• Expand Pulse Nigeria’s network of freelance writers, photographers, and field collaborators.
• Manage commissioning and payments for contributors, in coordination with finance and operations.

Audience & Platform Collaboration

• Partner with the Head of Social Content to amplify features across Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Work with the Growth and SEO teams to optimise visibility and search performance for long-form stories.
• Adapt feature angles into shorter, social-friendly formats that maintain storytelling impact.
• Collaborate with video teams to develop companion pieces or feature documentaries.

Performance, Reporting & Insights

• Track and analyse performance metrics for published features, including views, engagement, and dwell time.
• Use insights to refine storytelling strategy and highlight winning formats.
• Present monthly reports on feature desk output, quality, and logistics performance.

Innovation & Special Projects

• Develop new feature formats, interactive packages, or multimedia storytelling ideas.
• Partner with brand and creative teams on editorially aligned sponsored features.
• Experiment with data-driven storytelling, photo essays, and short-form visual features.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in journalism, with at least 2 years in feature editing or long-form content leadership.
• Strong editorial judgment and writing/editing experience across lifestyle, culture, and social commentary.
• Proven ability to manage both creative direction and operational logistics for editorial projects.
• Experience coordinating production shoots, field interviews, or multimedia storytelling.
• Excellent project management and multitasking skills.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across departments.
• Familiarity with SEO, social media trends, and data-driven storytelling.
• Experience leading small teams and managing contributors.