Latest Jobs at Creatrix Empire International Limited

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Reports Directly to: Operations Manager

Position Summary

• Your role borders down to ensuring that the company’s strategies, operations and stories and that of the company’s clients are brought to life visually.
• As part of the growth marketing team, you will be bursting with ideas and creativity, have a passion for branding and create a vision for creative campaigns from concept to completion, as well as grasp the opportunity to work on a wide range of design and video projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, plan, design, and produce a wide range of graphics and/or illustrative materials, from simple to complex including brochures, print and online advertisements, posters, digital displays, flyers, and other publications.
• Provide graphic support for marketing team, social media team and executive leadership.
• Create graphics for events and tradeshows under direction of marketing supervisor.
• Ensure graphic design content is aligned with target demographics and key markets are identified.
• Ensure all design requests are well developed and completed by deadline.
• Propose creative strategy in collaboration with the marketing supervisor.
• Maintain a cohesive visual identity and implement branding standards and guidelines.
• Keep on top of trends and identify any new opportunities for technical/creative development.
• Use various media including graphics, animations, data visualization, music and voice-overs to create professional grade content.
• Coordinate all activities and materials supporting each photographic and video shoot project
• Work with clearly detailed content briefs provided as well as creating content briefs.
• Secure and archive permissions for use of photo images for individuals.
• Be up-to-date on video and photography trends to ensure we are at the forefront of content.
• Executes shoots on site/on location including audio, camera operation and talent directions.
• Additionally handles assignments requiring special lighting, multiple locations, creativity, special audio needs, custom graphics and animation.
• Scouts shoot locations and assesses possible obstacles in filming and provides solutions or alternatives.
• Plans and performs video post-production tasks, including reviewing footage, making editorial decisions, logging, rough cuts, audio adjustment, color correction, adding photographs, motion pictures, motion graphics, animation, audio and music, and final editing using Final Cut Pro, Avid or Adobe Premiere software.
• Utilizes computer graphics and special effects for video post-production in accordance with the overall production concepts; compresses/encodes video projects for output; makes video products available in a variety of formats; observes brand standards, ensures consistency and relevancy to production; monitors technical quality of end product; and coordinates internal and external duplication services as required.
• Determines content and format of productions, operates editing equipment and implements a variety of positive and negative feedback from various sources as necessary.
• Creates material used for, but not limited to shooting videos, and conducting field interviews; edit material for television broadcast/YouTube, social media, web applications or schedule guests as needed.
• Stays informed about the current state of and future advances in video production technology and video distribution.
• Recommends new video support systems and hardware and software technologies based on analysis of company needs.
• Participates in projects to integrate new video technologies and testing new hardware and software.
• Submit weekly report of all activities and deliverables.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the management.

Required Qualifications

• A Diploma in Graphics Design, Digital Media, Visual Communications or closely related field is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 18 months experience in a graphics design, publishing role and general video editing.

Other Selection Criteria (skills, knowledge and experience):

• Proficiency in a wide range of media formats and design software technologies, including Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop).
• High computer literacy, including effective working proficiency in customer relationship management software, Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Ability to take concepts and ideas and transform them into images.
• Detail-oriented, with good communication and people skills.
• Ability to work independently and to prioritize responsibilities; multi-tasking.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others to develop, fine-tune and produce effective visual concepts, designs and layouts.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a consistent and audience-appropriate standard of graphics design across web, print and multi-media materials.
• Having interest in the music industry is desirable.
• Must display a desire to grow within the brand and see this as a long-term position.

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Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Reports Directly to: Magazine Editor & Digital Marketing Strategist

Position Summary

• As a content writer, you’ll be working with teams across the company to create valuable content to educate our customers/clients and wow our prospects.
• You will master different style guides and be able to produce creative writing, informational articles, fictional stories, etc., for websites, blogs, articles, white papers, product descriptions, and social media platforms.
• You will create content that is specifically crafted to capture the attention of a particular target audience.
• As the Assistant Magazine Editor, your role is to assist the Magazine Editor in planning, managing and produce magazines for readers quarterly.
• You will also conduct a thorough research on industry-related topics, generating ideas for new content types and proofreading articles before publication.

Key Responsibilities
As Content Writer:

• Create content pieces that appeal to our audiences, attract customers and boost our brand awareness
• Develop content for blogs, articles, product descriptions, social media, and the company website
• Produce content marketing campaigns to drive leads and subscribers
• Develop different content types, including email, social media posts, blogs, and white papers on a regular basis
• Work together with different departments to create innovative content ideas
• Compose product descriptions to promote our products and services
• Conducting in-depth research on industry-related topics in order to develop original content
• Assist the marketing team in developing content for advertising campaigns
• Proofread content for errors and inconsistencies
• Edit and polish existing content to improve readability
• Conducting keyword research and using SEO best practices to increase traffic to the company website
• Create compelling headlines and body copy that will capture the attention of the target audience
• Identify customers’ needs and recommending new content to address gaps in the company's current content.

As Assistant Editor:

• Collaborate with the Magazine Editor to research and plan new articles
• Liaise with editorial team ensuring deadlines are met
• Proofread and check articles for accuracy
• Assist in researching and generating list of possible cover stars and feature stars for each magazine edition
• Provide administrative support to the Magazine Editor
• Submit work to Magazine Editor for input and approval
• Assist in rewriting, editing, proofreading magazine content to ensure it is ready to go to press
• Represent the magazine brand in relevant events, fairs and conferences
• Assist in driving sponsorship, adverts and promotions for the magazine
• Suggest stories and generate headline ideas in alignment with each edition and its targeted audience’s preferences
• Assist in overseeing layout (artwork, design, photography) and check content for accuracy and errors
• Follow current events and developments and suggest original ideas
• Assist in planning and monitoring budget allocation for the publishing of each edition
• Help develop realistic strategies for online and offline sales of published magazine edition
• Network actively at industry events
• Attend photo shoots for cover stars and featured stars interviews
• Actively raise the profile of the publication
• Submit weekly report of all activities and deliverables
• Perform other task as assigned by the Management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, Marketing or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience.
• A portfolio of published articles.

Other Selection Criteria (skills, knowledge and experience):

• Proven content writing or copywriting experience
• Understanding grammar rules and how to construct clear sentences
• Working knowledge of content management systems (e.g. WordPress, Weebly, Joomla, etc.)
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
• Outstanding writing and editing skills in English for a B2B as well as B2C audience
• Strong writing and proofreading skills
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• An understanding of search engine optimization best practices
• The ability to cooperate with other writers and editors to complete projects
• The ability to give feedback on writing projects
• Confident and reliable individual.
• Being mindful of things like flow, readability, and sentence variety
• A keen eye on details.