The Conversation, a leading international media platform, publishing research-based news and analysis is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Commissioning Editor Nigeria.
The Commissioning Editor will be responsible for developing content across a range of sections in the West Africa region, engaging with the African academy to become a world-class, open-access source of inspired news content, freely available to the public and other media.
Applications for this job closes on 22 November 2024.
Key Functions include:
- Building West African-focused content
- Article selection and research
- Commissioning and editing copy
- Managing content across all sections, but with a particular focus on health and development-related content for West Africa
- Secure and protect the good name and reputation of TC-Africa
- Manage complaints and other editorial issues in the section
- Support the Regional Editor, West Africa and the Strategic Partnership Officer in West Africa with relevant contacts within the Nigerian academic and research sector.
- The Commissioning Editor will also manage stakeholders and maintain and develop key academic author partnerships
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Qualifications & experience requirements are:
- Experience in journalism and editing
- Familiarity with health and development related journalism would be an advantage
- Experience in online production
- A commitment to the charter of The Conversation and a vision for its success in Africa
- Knowledge of TC-Africa’s policies and procedures and regional political and policy environment.
- Knowledge of the media environment and a network of contacts and familiarity with key experts and publications in your preferred field.
Skills requirements include:
- Strong organisation skills, ability to write to a daily deadline, manage multiple tasks and work as part of a team
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Ability to work autonomously as well as within a small team
- Care and attention to detail
- An ability to generate compelling story ideas
Interested applicants can check for more information and apply for the opportunity before 22 November 2024 through this link