Vacancies: Editor, Researcher

Dubawa

DUBAWA Nigeria’s indigenous independent verification and fact-checking project, initiated by the Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ) has vacancies for Editor and Researcher.

The full-time editor who must be highly motivated and experienced will oversee content publishing needs in a fast-paced work environment.

He will work with a team of writers and designers to develop and curate compelling and engaging content for Dubawa audience.

Primary duties will include content strategy, proofreading and editing, analyzing readership data, and developing our content strategy.

To excel in this role, he or she  MUST HAVE five years’ experience or more in developing and editing content, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills.

A Bachelor’s Degree in English, communications or a related field is also a must.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise a team of writers and coordinate with freelance contributors.
  • Proofread and edit spelling, grammar and syntax.
  • Ensure that publications are printed on time, the content meets the project’s needs and follows our in-house style guide.
  • Organize, modify and update existing content.
  • Analyze data and analytics, and seek to increase reader engagement and retention.
  • Write fact-checked pieces and articles

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, English or related field.
  • 5 years’ experience in writing, copy editing, and proofreading.
  • Excellent command of the English language.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented.
  • Proficient in desktop publishing software.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Social Media platforms.

PS: If you do not have these ALL of these requirements, do not apply. If you DO have all, then send your resume and a 250-word suitability statement to hr@ptcij.org

Deadline: July 24, 2020

 

Requirement for Researcher

  • Minimum Qualification: Degree
  • Experience Level: Entry level
  • Experience Length: 1 year

Job Description

Researcher for Dubawa’s IDAC Project. Requirements for that role are:
  1. Writing proficiency
  2. Research proficiency
  3. Minimum of a bachelors degree
  4. Basic Content Management and Analysis knowledge
  5. An analytical mind
The responsibility of said researcher will be to:
  1. Manage Dubawa’s Content databases
  2. Conduct research and write articles on finding from said database or others as will be made available
  3. Conduct regular media monitoring exercises
  4. Conduct various analysis including but not limited to social network analysis, content analysis, etc
  5. Conduct field research when necessary.

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