Features Editor – MCN at Marie Claire Nigeria


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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