• Application Deadline: Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Magazine Editor


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Lagos


• City Ikeja


• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
  

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and communicate the vision of every magazine edition across board


• Organize meetings with writers and designers to discuss and plan the features section of the magazine


• Send regular briefs to writers that include deadlines, writing style, etc.


• Research with the editorial team and generate list of possible cover stars and featured stars across Africa for each edition


• Commission features and stories from in-house writers or freelancers


• Suggest stories and generate headline ideas in alignment with each edition and its targeted audience’s preferences


• Manage writing staff and freelance content producers.


• Edit and re-write articles, some of which may be rejected or returned to the writer for revision


• Ensure that all feature articles comply with ethical codes of practice and legal guidelines Represent the magazine brand in relevant events, fairs and conferences


• Coordinate online or print publishing cycle and managing content areas


• Liaise with the Digital Marketer on content creation for blogs and vlogs for the magazine website


• Liaise with the Social Media Manager on content curation for the magazine social media pages


• Set publication standards and establishing goals and expectations


• Proofread, edit, rewrite and sub articles to meet publication standards and ensure it is ready to go to the press


• Oversee layout (artwork, design, photography) and check content for accuracy and errors


• Plan and monitor budget allocation for the publishing of each edition


• Organize strategic meetings with editorial team from time to time to meet departmental KPIs


• Drive sponsorship, adverts and promotions for the magazine


• Drive collaborations with glam team for Cover star photoshoot for each edition.


• Develop realistic strategies for online and offline sales of published magazine edition


• Network actively at industry events.


• Attend photo shoots for cover stars and featured stars interviews


• Actively raise the profile of the publication


• Submit weekly report of all activities and deliverables


• Perform other task as assigned by the Management.

Required Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications / Journalism or related field (essential)


• Minimum 2 years of work experience as a magazine editor.

Other Selection Criteria (Skills, Knowledge and Experience):

• Knowledge of media production and communications


• Excellent writing skills and the ability to spell and delete jargon


• Has good understanding of content management systems


• Demonstrable experience in producing relevant content to target audience


• Able to nurture long-term relationships with key publication influencers


• Analytic thinker with strong conceptual and research skills


• Good market knowledge and a network of contacts with authors, writers and other content producers


• Organized, structured and in control: keeps track of multiple writers working on multiple stories


• Keenly able to accurately assess a situation or person and turn it into an advantage


• Able to understand and influence target audience


• Ability to work under pressure to meet productivity standards and deadlines


• Natural leader who displays strong decision-making and attention to detail


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Have interest in a range of topics


• Ability to think on the feet and respond to events as they happen


• Ability to understand complex subjects and explain them clearly to readers


• Ability to take constructive criticism