Copy Writer
Ikeja, Lagos
Posted more than 30 days ago
- Company:
- TheWill News Media
- Company Description:
- The Will is a Nigerian weekly newspaper. It was founded in October 2009 by Austyn Ogannah. It was first published in San Francisco, California before expanding operations into Nigeria. The newspaper, a Nigerian focused publication, covers general news, politics, business, arts, sports, interviews and current affairs.
- Contract Type:
- Contract
- Experience Required:
- 2 years
- Education Level:
- Bachelor
- Number of vacancies:
- 1
Job Description
To work with a team of writers and designers to curate compelling and accurate content for the company. This involves following the content strategy, proofreading and editing, and collaborating with co-workers to deliver quality projects on time.
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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Proofread and edit text at various stages of the editorial writing process.
- Understand and consistently reflect the brand voice of the company in writing style.
- Fine-tune the writing style of analysts, freelancers, and columnists for articles to be published.
- Ensure that articles are easy to read and succinct in delivery.
- Guarantee that there are no typographical and grammatical errors in all publications online.
- Stay updated on trends in content and style related to society, politics, business, and financial news reporting.
- Collaborate with the assigned text editor to implement style and other changes for clarity or readability.
- Consult with the article's researcher and other team members, including writers, design editors, and graphics editors, as needed.
- Monitor the internal discussion board for style questions.
- Keep track of an article's production schedule to ensure compliance with deadlines.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree in journalism, communications.
- Previous experience in copywriting or editorial roles.
- Excellent writing and editing skills, attention to detail.
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HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidate should send your resume to [email protected] using role as subject.
- Salary:
- 120,00 NGN Monthly