Editorial Associate

Responsibilities:

Daily Editorial & Publishing:

• Publish daily business news, startup stories, and ecosystem updates
• Curate and publish: Tenders and procurement opportunities, Grants, fellowships, accelerators, and competitions
• Ensure all published content is: Accurate, clearly written, properly categorised, and includes deadlines and key requirements
• Manage breaking updates and time-sensitive opportunities
• Maintain a consistent daily publishing rhythm

Newsletter & Alerts:

• Prepare and publish: Daily procurement & opportunity newsletter and Daily or weekly business news brief
• Ensure newsletter content is clear, concise, and value-driven
• Work with the Head of Comms to refine subject lines and structure

Editorial Operations & Quality Control:

• Edit headlines, summaries, and short-form content for clarity and consistency
• Maintain editorial hygiene across the platform
• Flag outdated or expired opportunities
• Ensure content aligns with BizGrowthAfrica’s tone and standards
• Track basic performance indicators (what content is gaining traction)

Collaboration & Support:

• Work closely with the Head of Communications on: Daily priorities, Editorial direction, and Content standards
• Coordinate with contributors, freelancers, or researchers (where applicable)
• Support special features such as: Founder spotlights, Hustle Diaries, SME features,s and Podcast content publishing

Requirements:

• 2–4 years of experience in: Online publishing, News platforms, Blogs with frequent publishing cycles, and Opportunity, grant, or tender listing platforms
• Strong editorial judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to work with high content volume and tight timelines
• Experience using CMS platforms (WordPress, Webflow, Ghost, or similar)
• Strong writing, editing, and summarisation skills
• Comfortable working independently with clear supervision
• Highly organised and deadline-driven

Nice To Have:

• Experience covering African business, startups, or SMEs
• Familiarity with procurement or grant ecosystems
• Newsletter publishing experience (Mailchimp, Substack, Brevo, etc.)
• Basic SEO knowledge for headlines and summaries
• Experience working in a startup or fast-moving organisation

Note: The role is based in Ogudu, Lagos, with flexibility for full-time hybrid or contract-to-full-time engagement, and offers the opportunity to directly shape the credibility, growth, and impact of a Pan-African business media platform. To resume in March 2026