Program Officer - Editorial

SMO is looking for a program officer with relevant editorial and social media experience to work with our curatorial and editorial team on a diverse portfolio of projects and exhibitions. The person will be responsible for the development and management of information and social media content on diverse platforms and for diverse print and electronic publications.
Salary: N250,000
Full time Job
The Program Officer) reports to the Artistic Director, and will be responsible for assisting with a wide range of editorial, curatorial, technical, communications, & operations activities entailed in running a professional art business.
Responsibilities include:
1. liaising closely with artists and working with the team to compile and generate artist information dossiers and prepare publicity materials including press packs and clippings, information labels, price lists, exhibition materials, etc. Strategizing on the content and presentation of art exhibitions.
2. Research & Writing: doing research and writing for international and local audiences on the activities of SMO including exhibitions, artist practices, fair presentations, etc. The writing will be included in press releases, publications including brochures, catalogs, dossiers, newsletters, social media & web content, etc.
3. Content Management Systems: Prepare well-structured drafts, proof read and edit blog posts before publication
- Including creating video content (e.g Instagram reels, youtube content)
- Promote content on social media and update website content as needed.
4. Operations: assist with project activities, such as report writing, program reviews, reports, evaluation and any other business related to ensuring a professional work environment and growing the professional reputation of the organization.
Skills needed:
Excellent writing skills
Proven work experience as a Writer, Editor, Copywriter Social Media Manager or similar role
Portfolio of published work and links
Experience doing research
Familiarity with social media apps to enhance content
Hands-on experience with website and Content Management Systems
Strong aesthetics and exceptional attention to detail.
Highly disciplined, efficient in time management & multi-tasking, and used to keeping to tight deadlines.

Send a mail to : [email protected]
Subject: Editorial
Deadline: 4th Feb, 2023