Apply as Copy Editor at Nairametrics Financial Advocates Limited Full Time

Nairametrics Financial Advocates Limited is a leading financial resource company based in Nigeria.  We provide our clients (including visitors to our website) with up to date business, investing and financial information from Africa’s largest economy. We also have a consulting arm that provides bespoke financial management services to clients.

This is to inform all interested persons that Nairametrics Financial Advocates Limited is recruiting into the position of Copy Editor, and by this notice, all interested persons are expected to apply asap.

Job Title: Copy Editor

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities for Copy Editor

• Proofread text and edit text at various stages of the Editorial writing process
• Fine-tune writing style of Analysts, Freelancers and columnists for articles to be published on nairametrics.com
• Ensure that the articles on nairametrics.com are easy to read and succinct in delivery
• Ensure they are no typographical and grammatical errors on the website
• Occasionally edit copy that goes across our Social Media Channels
• Proofread and edit copy for internal and external documentation to be presented to the company and its partners.
• Engage readers with an informative and educational copy
• Understand and consistently reflect the brand voice of the company in writing style
• Keep abreast of trends in content and style reflected on Business and Financial News Reporting

Qualifications for Copy Editor

• Bachelor’s Degree, 2+ years of copy editing experience preferred
• Proficiency with applying the principles of style guides to different types of writing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language
• Thorough knowledge of media writing and communication
• Ability to remain detailed-oriented and focused when processing large amounts of text
• Strong computer processing skills, especially Wordpress, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Sharepoint, Planner and related work tools
• Mastery of spelling, grammar and punctuation errors and ability to make constructive suggestions

Application Closing Date
26th November, 2020

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letter and CV to: [email protected] clearly indicating the “Job Title” as subject of your mail.