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Latest Nigerian Jobs in a Leading National Newspaper in Lagos and Abuja, February 2014


Our client, a Leading National Newspaper operating in Lagos and Abuja is looking to enhance its non-editorial division with competent support staff and is desirous of engaging capable hands to fill the following openings:




1.) Editor

2.) Deputy Editors (Lagos & Abuja)

3.) Assistant Editors

4.) Reporters & State Correspondents

5.) Freelance State Correspondents


Requirements

  • The Minimum requirement for positions 1 - 3 is B.Sc. or HND in any discipline with a minimum working experience of 5 years as a Sub, Production, Assistant or Deputy Editor of a national newspaper.
  • Our top editorial personnel must be exceptional newsroom managers, possessing outstanding leadership, reportorial and enhanced newspaper production skills.
  • You must be a thorough-bred on-the- field and be able to lead a news-hungry team to deliver an outstanding national publication to readers and advertisers.
  • If you do not have the passion to exceed expectations, do not apply.

Requirements
  • Reporters & State Correspondents represents the newspaper and cover breaking news and events on their beat or in their state of assignment.
  • Excellent and flawless use of the English language is required.
  • Aside being a smart, formal dresser at all times, you must possess exceptional style and reportorial language that makes a difference and commands respect.
  • You must hold at barest minimum, an OND or its equivalent.
  • If you have no experience, be doubly prepared to demonstrate uncommon intelligence and desperation to succeed.
Note:
  • Short listed Editorial candidates and potential State Correspondents may be required to present their prior published works as part of the appraisal process.
  • We are a socially-responsible media house with very competitive pay for successful applicants.


Other Vacancies
 
1.) Head, IT / Online Services

Requirements

  • B.Sc / HND with extensive on-the-job experience in a publishing environment.
  • You must possess excellent social media and programming skills.
2.) Head, Accounts & Payroll

Requirements
  • Must be a Chartered Accountant, young and agile with excellent financial planning and reporting skills.
  • Possession of negotiating skill is a must.
3.) Head, Internal Audit & Credit Control

Requirements
  • Must possess a minimum of 4 years as an experienced chartered Accountant with extensive audit and internal control skills in a newspaper or related environment.
4.) Production Manager (Lagos & Abuja)

Requirements
  • To oversee daily production activities and approve print standards.
  • You must have requisite experience either as a production editor, manager or assistant manager from a reputable publishing house.
  • You must have a high, standard and taste, thoroughly knowledgeable in GOSS Community machine operation.
5.) Production & Print Operators (Lagos & Abuja)

Requirements
  • You must have not less than 3 years’ experience in a newspaper environment working on GOSS Community Machines.
  • Limited Apprentice positions are available for young people desiring to work as Print- Technicians in Abuja and Lagos.
  • Applicants must have at least School Certificate.
6.) Advert Manager

Requirements
  • Minimum of B.Sc. / HND in related discipline with minimum working experience of 5 years. Candidates with less than 5 years’ experience but with exceptional success stories to tell can apply.
  • Must possess an extremely creative mind, able to set and achieve uncommon goals.
  • You must demonstrate competence and ability to lead a young team to exceptional results in the short and long run, If you are not thinking of self- propelled compensation in the realm of N5 Million per annum, you may not apply.
7.) Advert Executives

Requirements
  •  Our Ad Executives are the face and structure of our firm; smartly dressed and able to deliver results consistently.
  • Your total personae must spell style in the verbal and documented use of English.
  • Natural extroverts with unparalleled zeal to succeed.
  • Either fresh out-of-school or old-hand at the job you must be highly motivated and able to write your own six-figure monthly paycheck from month-to-month.
8.) Circulation Manager

Requirements
  •  B.Sc. or its equivalent with a thorough knowledge of the newspaper distributive trade.
  • You must be able to operate outside of conventional age-long industry channels of getting the newpaper to readers.
  • We are looking for a ground breaker, willing to take on challenging assignments.
  • Limited vacancies currently exist for Direct Circulation Agents (OCAs) in MAJOR towns & State Capitals across the country.

Method of Application

Interested candidates should forward your application and updated resume by email to: [email protected]

Application Deadline 12 noon Wednesday March 12th 2014