Vacancy Announcement for News Writers and Editor

Our client is one of the best brand review & management company in Nigeria. They are well-funded, venture Capital backed product writing & review business. This company has been featured in popular journals at home and abroad, most especially Nigerian newspapers. We hereby require applications from suitable and qualified candidates to fill the vacant positions due to the expansion of business as news writers and as news editor. Successful candidates will be required to practice and implement our core values, based on their experiences.


Location: Lagos state

Job Title: News Writers/Editor
Slots: 3 News Writers & 1 News Editor

Reports to: Operation Manager/Executive Assistant

The Role:

This job is considered to be hands-on writing for brands and products from all nooks & cranny of people-oriented business. You are required to be very astute, IT compliant, determined to make waves, have anger to stand out and burning passion for unique articles.

Responsibilities:

*Develop news stories as per information generated by wire service, assignment desk, newspapers and press releases in field and archives.
*Perform research and write unbiased and factual news stories, re-write, edit and publish.
*Perform research on brand from source and develop stories that will enhance or criticize brands, for smooth & easy business development in *Nigeria business sphere.
*Develop and write news stories that address the interest of customers.
*Design and edit news for reading by anchors and communicate appropriate stories to the audience.
*Perform copy editing of scripts for accuracy, factual content and correct language.
*Give periodic & accurate advice to the management on ways to improve the Brand reviews and writing as at when needed.
*Manage the process of online & offline newsgathering, editing and marketing
*Edit all news articles and be sure it meets standard before publishing online

Required Education Level & Personal skills:

*Must be able to communicate to both management and staff clearly and informatively. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer operations and programs such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, with graphics package.
• Strong decision-making and troubleshooting skills and methods are essential.
• Ability to work independently and creatively.
• Functional experience of 4 - 5 years or more or equivalent in a TV or production studio.
• Minimum of 1-2 years news writing experience, in Nigeria or Abroad
• Ability to independently handle all company gadgets.
• Very Intelligent, must be ready for tough criticisms (an A-Level Person)
• A B.Sc. or HND Holder (A passion for writing is a key factor)
*Candidate must have a high level of Good Character
* Remuneration is attractive and competitive

Any interested candidate should send CV, with a written article on: (Factors affecting brand development in Nigeria (600 words)} to: edgewoodconsulting2017@outlook.com

not later than 1stth July, 2019.
Only qualified candidate shall be considered.

offer valid till 1st July

Only qualified persons