Job Title: Sub-Editor
Location: Abuja
Sumarry
- The sub-editor ensures that contents are accurate and conform to the Daily Trust writing style.
- He or she reads stories by staff reporters and stringers and ensures that they are factually and grammatically correct, and suitable for the target audience. He or she edits the stories or headlines before fitting the stories into the available sections of our various digital platforms.
- The ideal candidate has reporting and editing background and understands the dynamics of breaking news especially in this digital era.
Qualification
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- Minimum of a degree or HND in Mass Communication, English or Social Sciences
- At least five years of working experience as journalist
- Minimum of two years of working experience as sub-editor
- Prior experience of working as digital journalist a plus.
Key requirements:
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Excellent knowledge of grammar and punctuation
- News savvy
- An understanding of the law relating to publishing and journalism
- Meticulous attention to details
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with Content Management System (CMS)
- Prior reporting experience a plus
Job Features
Deadline | 23rd February, 2020. |