Editor at a Leading Law Firm Full Time

We need the service of a reliable and competent person to work for us and fill the vacant position below;

Job Title: Editor

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Part Time
Department: Communications
Reporting To: Brand Manager

Job Description

• The editor will revise, edit and vet the firms’ articles, content and newsletters.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate online or print publishing cycle and manage content areas
• Set publication standards and establish goals and expectations
• Suggest stories and generate headline ideas in alignment with targeted audience’s preferences
• Oversee layout (artwork, design, photography) and check content for accuracy and errors
• Proofread, edit and improve stories or pieces
• Recruit and manage writers and reporters
• Cooperate and liaise with designers, photographers, advertising reps, writers, artists etc.
• Comply with media law and ethical guidelines
• Meet deadlines and budget requirements
• Read content and correct spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors
• Rewrite text to make it easier for readers to understand
• Verify facts cited in material for publication
• Evaluate submissions from writers to decide what to publish
• Work with writers to help their ideas and stories succeed
• Develop story and content ideas according to the publication’s style and editorial policy
• Allocate space for the text, photos, and illustrations that make up a story or content
• Approve final versions submitted by staff

Qualifications & Key Skills

• A B.Sc Degree in Journalism or in related field
• 2 – 4 years of experience
• Proven working experience as an Editor
• Strong writing/editing/proofreading skills and an excellent portfolio
• Hands on experience with MS Office and InDesign, Photoshop or other publishing tools
• Proven familiarity with SEO and social media best practices
• Excellent written skills in English
• An eye for detail along with critical thinking
• Prioritizing and multitasking

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.