Jobs

Media Jobs in Nigeria at The Cable, March 2014

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The Cable - As most people now get their news via the Internet and with newspaper sale dwindling, the new frontier is clearly online. You can be part of the digital revolution. A soon-to-launch top-quality online newspaper, primed to be a pace-setter in Nigeria, is assembling a class of young,
highly skilled and well- motivated team players keen on having challenging and rewarding careers. Candidates should be able to prove they have experience of finding original, off-diary stories and of breaking news. There are exciting roles for motivated self-starters who thrive under pressure. The newspaper is based in Lagos.

Job Title: Editor
Location: Lagos
Responsibilities:
The Editor, as head of the Editorial Team, will be responsible for the editorial contents of the website: news, views, features and multimedia. The Editor shall oversee the entire content production process.

Requirements:

• Relevant journalism experience, with strong analytical, creative and organisational skills.
• Candidate must possess proficiency in modern, digital journalism.
• Experience as a line editor in a mainstream newspaper is an added advantage.
• A robust network of news sources is essential, as well as a good presence on social media.

 Job Title: News Editor
Location: Lagos
Responsibilities:
The News Editor will be responsible for the news contents - both text and visuals - and shall manage the team of reporters.

Requirements:

• Relevant journalism experience, a strong understanding of news, and a rich base of sources.
• Candidate must possess proficiency in modern, digital journalism, as well as a good presence on social media.

 Job Title: Correspondent, Nation's Capital
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities:
The correspondent will be based in Abuja and shall report mainly political activities in the Nation’s capital, particularly the political parties and the Three Arms.

Requirements:

• Journalism experience with hands-on skills in New Media.
• Good reportorial and analytical skills are essential.
• Candidates who already live in Abuja and have a rich network of sources have an advantage. 

Job Title: Business Reporter
Location: Lagos
Responsibilities:
The correspondent will be based in Lagos and shall report mainly finance and the services industry.
Requirements:
Journalism experience with hands-on skills in New Media. Good analytical and writing skills are essential.


Job Title: Entertainment Reporter
Location: Lagos
Responsibilities:
The correspondent will be based in Lagos and shall report entertainment and the social circuit.
Requirements:

• Journalism experience with hands-on skills in New Media.
• Reportorial skills are essential.
• Good knowledge of global entertainment industry is an added advantage.

Job Title: Metro Reporter
Location: Lagos
Responsibilities:
The correspondent will be based in Logos and shall report crime, health and related fields.

Requirements:

• Journalism experience with hands-on skills in New Media.
• Reportorial skills are essential

Job Title: Photo & Video Journalist
Location: Lagos
Responsibilities:
The journalist will be responsible for photographic and video contents, from sourcing to editing and production, including voice-over.

Requirements:
The ideal candidate must understand the modern journalism environment. Reportorial experience is an added advantage.

 Job Title: Content Producer/Social Media Manager
Location: Lagos
Responsibilities:
The candidate shall be responsible for the technical side of website operations as well as management of social media community.

Requirements:

• Experience in content management systems is a pre-requisite.
• The candidate should possess great copywriting, sub-editing and proof-reading skills with a brilliant digital understanding of user experience.

Remuneration:
Competitive and influenced by the experience, level of education and job description of the successful applicants.

How to Apply:
All applicants should send CVs and applications to: [email protected] with the position applied for as the subject of the e-mail.

Application Deadline 7th March, 2014

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