Skilled Entertainment and News / Politics Writer at SurgeZirc Media

Location: Lekki, Lagos

Job Description

• SurgeZirc Media is looking for an experienced entertainment writer as well as a person who can write local news and politics.
• There will be training to bring the successful candidate up to speed with the SurgeZirc writing style.
• Performance will be assessed on a monthly basis.

Responsibilities
Potential employees are expected to do the following:

• Use sources, documents, computer-assisted reporting, and other journalistic tools to develop, report and write exclusive / unique stories.
• Work with the Digital News Editor in the development of a story.
• Do fact-checking of all articles you write.
• Build a network of contacts to ensure you get the best scoops.
• Be enthusiastic and energetic and want to take the brand to new heights.

Candidate Requirements (Skills and Experience)

• Bachelor's Degree qualification.
• Have a journalism qualification.
• English writing proficiency is required.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Must have experience.
• Possess a reliable laptop or computer.
• Have access to a trustworthy internet network.
• Relationship-building skills.