Managing Editor at Nigerian NewsDirect

Job description

• Co-ordinate all editorial meetings with head office and outstation staff 
• Ensure daily rollout of quality content and reports from Reporters across various media formats (story, video and pictures)
• Supervise all line editors to deliver quality and exclusive stories for online and print edition
• Oversee, suggest and generate story ideas ideas in alignment with targeted audience’s preferences for cover page daily
• Supervise layout (artwork, design, photography) and check content for accuracy and errors
• Proofread, edit and improve stories or pieces
• Recruit and manage reporters/editorial team members
• Improve brand image as a source of resourceful and accurate news for business leaders and industry leaders via written quality editorial pieces and events 
• Schedule exclusive interviews and courtesy visits with CEOs, heads of agencies, Politicians and Marketing executives to facilitate business relations and advert placements with NewsDirect