Marie Claire Nigeria – We have designed Marie Claire Nigeria to amplify the captivating voice of contemporary women through various touch points. From trend-setting fashion to outstanding features, Marie Claire Nigeria is set to impact women across the continent and beyond.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Features Editor – MCN
Location: Lagos
Summary
- We are searching for an experienced features editor to join our creative team.
- Your ‌goal will be to develop and maintain a diverse, exceptional, informative, inspiring, and appealing features category to attract our targeted audience and build customer loyalty.
- You will perform a range of tasks, including conceptualisation and execution of campaigns, setting publication goals, generating story ideas, assigning articles, designing content, and ensuring the features we run are on topic, well-written, and informative.
- As the editor, you will show a good eye for detail and the know-how to manage all the moving parts of a publication.
- To excel in this position, the successful candidate will also possess excellent communication, editing, and proofreading skills.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Editor-in-Chief and Digital Editor to define the features strategy across all our digital platforms.
- Manage and develop the feature category section of the publication.
- Design the contents of publications based on the company’s style, editorial policy, and publishing specifications.
- Conceive, develop, and assign story ideas that attract our target audience.
- Commission and supervise features and stories from in-house writers, freelancers, and other media employees.
- Establish and maintain the publication standards and goals.
- Research and authenticate facts, dates, and statistics.
- Proofread and edit stories.
- Ensure all feature articles comply with ethical codes of practice and legal guidelines.
- Coordinate with designers, photographers, writers, and artists.
- Establish industry contacts to enhance the quality of the features category.
- Meet tight deadlines and monitor budgets.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, or related field.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.
- Established industry contacts to enhance the quality of the features category.
- Possess a keen sense of storytelling, as well as strong analytical skills.
- Possess proven connections and access to people in all women-centric fields, beauty, fashion, politics, etc.
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- In-depth knowledge of SEO and social media best practices.
- Ample knowledge of Content Management Systems (CMS)
- A creative thinker with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven experience with MS Office and design software.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online