• Application Deadline:
• Position: Magazine Editor


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
  

Position Summary

• The Magazine editor is a communication specialist who plan, manage and produce magazines for our readers.


• You will create editorial calendars for the website, develop story ideas, manage writers, edit content and manage the production process by the effective delegation of tasks.


• Simply put, you shall take full charge of the quarterly production of the Uncut Xtra Magazine from conceptualization to content development, design and layout, proofreading, printing and distribution.

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


• Ensure proposed financial KPI for the magazine publications are met.


• Perform other task as assigned by the Management