News About Nigeria is a native digital media platform that promotes verified news from across the world to its readers. It was founded by an expert team committed to serving Nigerians and sharing unbiased news. The platform aims to improve access to factual information in politics, entertainment, sports, business, and other top stories. News About Nigeria believes in factual reporting that can lead to better conversations and solutions to some of Nigeria’s and Africa’s pressing problems. The organization is non-partisan, committed to quality journalism, and employs world-class journalists.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: News Editor

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Description

• This is a full-time remote role for a News Editor. The News Editor will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of news operations, including writing and editing news stories.
• The role requires the candidate to have experience with new media, journalism, editorial, and news writing.
• The News Editor will also be responsible for ensuring content accuracy, editorial compliance, and publishing timely breaking news updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field
• News Writing and Journalism skills
• Editorial skills and experience with new media platforms
• Strong Writing skills
• Excellent research and reporting skills
• Up-to-date knowledge of current events, politics, business, and culture in Nigeria and around the world
• Ability to work remotely and with a team
• Experience working with multimedia elements, including images, videos, and audio.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2023.