Job Vacancies at Nigerian NewsDirect

About the Role:

• We seek an experienced Managing Editor to lead our 2417 newsroom through Nigeria's dynamic media landscape.
• The ideal candidate will combine exceptional editorial judgment with strong leadership to drive journalistic excellence and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all print and digital editorial operations
• Maintain rigorous editorial standards and deadlines
• Optimize workflows to improve efficiency
• Manage and mentor editorial staff
• Coordinate breaking news coverage
• Contribute to newsroom strategy and innovation

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years in newspaper/newsroom leadership
• Proven track record in high-pressure editorial environments
• Strong network of industry contacts
• Excellent writing and editing skills (samples required)
• Experience mentoring and managing teams

KPIs:

• Timely end accurate delivery of daily newspaper content
• Minimum of 2 exclusive/feature stories per week coordinated from the newsroom
• Minimum of 1 investigative/special report monthly curated and supervised
• Editorial quality score * based on internal reviews
• Zero missed deadlines for print or digital publishing
• Staff supervision: weekly feedback and mentoring reports
• Income generation for the organization

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Interested applicant(s) should possess relevant qualification and experience

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About the Role:

• This position drives revenue growth through advertising sales and strategic partnerships

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sales strategies
• Build and maintain client relationships
• Identity and pursue new business opportunities
• Manage the marketing and partnerships team
• Collaborate with editorial team for sponsored content opportunities

Requirements:

• 3+ years in media sales/advertising
• Proven track record ot meeting revenue targets
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills
• Existing network of potential clients
• Degree in a relevant field preferred

KPIs:

• Monthly Revenue generation quota
• Maintain 90% cllent retention rate
• Monthly quota for clients/partnerships secured
• Deliver weekly pipeline and revenue reports on time

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About the Role:

• Support the newsroom by ensuring timely and accurate publishing of content to the website and digital channels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Upload and publish news to website and other digital platforms
• Meet daily and weekly link publishing quotas
• Ensure stories meet editorial and SEO standards before publishing
• Weekend and early morning availability.

Requirements:

• Laptop ownership required
• Minimum ofl year in digital publishing
• Attention to detail and speed in execution
• Abilityto work independently and remotely

KPIs:

• Daily quota for published links
• Error-free publishing rate
• Weekend coverage compliance
• 100% adherence to daily publishing deadlines
• Weekly publishing reports submitted on time

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About the Role:

• We are seeking a skilled Content Writerto produce high-quahty articles for our newspaper, website. and social platforms.
• The role requires strong writing ability, SEO awareness, and consistency in meeting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write articles for newspaper, website, and social media platforms
• Generate story ideas and contribute to weekly content calendar
• Apply SEO best practices (keywords, tags, headlines, links)
• Fact-check and ensure accuracy of all content
• Source or attach visuals (images, short vicieos) with proper credit
• Update or repurpose content when required
• Collaborate with editors and digital teams to ensure smooth workflows

Requtrements:

• Minimum of 2 years proven writing experience
• Strong knowledge of SEO and digital content optimization
• Must owna laptop and have reliable internet
• Strong command Of written English and journalistic style
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and handle corrections promptly
• Creativity in content ideation and packaging

KPIs:

• Meet daily and weekly article quotas as assigned
• Zero plagiarism and minimal factual/copy errors
• Proper SEO integration in all articles (keywords, headlines, tags)
• 100% timely submission of content
• Progressive audience engagement with written content
• Responsiveness to editor feedback and quick application Of corrections
• Consistent adherence to company editorial style and standards

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About the Role:

• We're looking for a talented and diligent video editor intern to join the NewsDirect Insights team.
• Qualified applicants will be part of a collaborative environment, learning from experienced professionals while helping us produce engaging and high-quality video content.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in all stages of video production, from pre-production planning to final export.
• Edit and assemble raw footage into polished, compelling videos for social media and internal projects.
• Organize and manage video files, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow.

Requirements

• Proficiency with video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve).
• A strong portfolio or a reel demonstrating your editing skills and creative style.