Job Summary
The New Daily Prime is seeking talented and experienced Newspaper Editors/Writers to join their dynamic team. As a Newspaper Editor/Writer, you will: Commission and Edit: Utilize precise commissioning and copy-editing skills to ensure high-quality content. Storytelling: Showcase sharp storytelling abilities, conceiving strong story ideas and long-term investigations. Work under Pressure: Demonstrate the ability to work under tight deadlines with rigorous accuracy. Spot Stories: Have an insatiable appetite for news, with the skill to spot stories that others might miss. Proven Track Record: Exhibit a proven track record as a newspaper editor or writer.
- Minimum Qualification : Degree
- Experience Level : Mid level
- Experience Length : 2 years
Job Description/Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Breaking News: Cover breaking news in a busy, 24-hour newsroom alongside other journalists.
- Collaboration: Work closely with sources and editors to identify and deliver breaking news stories for the most-read English language news site.
- Story Generation: Generate your own news stories and meet strong deadlines.
- Content Verification: Gather and verify images, posts, videos, and other content from social media.
- Digital Analytics: Understand and utilize digital analytics tools.
- Problem Solving: Be a problem solver with the ability to deal with issues calmly and decisively.
- Team Player: Work well with others, demonstrating strong teamwork skills.
- Legal Knowledge: Have an understanding of the global and Nigerian Editors’ Code of Practice, media, and copyright law.
- Breaking News Response: Identify and swiftly respond to breaking news with strong, sustained reporting and writing that shows a commitment to fairness and accuracy.
- Global Reporting: Report across a range of subjects in the United States, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with reporters and editors in London, our twin breaking news hub in Seoul, and our headquarters in Washington, D.C., including data and visual journalists.
- Legal Understanding: Understanding of the Editors’ Code of Practice, media, and copyright law.
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Law, or a related field.
- Experience: At least 3 years of experience in publishing, digital content creation, and social media.
- Skills: Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to adapt to different tones and styles.
- Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Market Knowledge: Deep knowledge and experience in covering the telecoms and tech market.
- Flexibility: Willingness and eligibility to travel abroad and work outside of regular hours when required.
Location: Hybrid/Remote
Remuneration: NGN 150,000 - 200,000
The New Daily Prime is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
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