Editor-In Chief

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Editor-in-Chief to lead the editorial team, oversee content strategy, maintain high journalistic and editorial standards, and ensure the production of accurate, engaging, and timely content. The ideal candidate should have strong editorial judgment, leadership skills, excellent writing and editing abilities, and a deep understanding of media and current affairs.

Job Description

• Develop and implement the organization’s overall editorial strategy and content direction.
• Lead, manage, and mentor editors, writers, reporters, and other editorial staff.
• Assign stories, articles, features, interviews, and other content to appropriate team members.
• Review, edit, and approve content before publication to ensure accuracy, clarity, originality, and quality.
• Ensure all published content meets professional journalistic and ethical standards.
• Oversee coverage of breaking news, business, politics, industry developments, and other relevant topics.
• Establish editorial priorities, deadlines, publishing schedules, and content calendars.
• Fact-check important information and ensure proper sourcing and verification of stories.
• Work with reporters and editors to develop compelling story ideas and investigative features.
• Ensure consistency in editorial tone, style, branding, and publication standards.
• Monitor audience engagement, content performance, and emerging media trends.
• Coordinate with the digital, social media, marketing, and production teams to maximize content reach.
• Represent the publication at industry events, press conferences, interviews, and other professional engagements.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, industry experts, contributors, and key stakeholders.
• Manage editorial budgets and resources where required.
• Handle sensitive editorial decisions, corrections, complaints, and publication-related issues professionally.
• Ensure compliance with applicable media laws, copyright requirements, and organizational policies.
• Prepare editorial reports and provide strategic recommendations to management.

Requirements/Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, English, Communications, or a related field.
• 10- 15 years of professional journalism, publishing, or editorial experience, with significant leadership experience.
• Proven experience managing an editorial team or leading a newsroom.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and fact-checking skills.
• Strong understanding of journalistic ethics, media standards, and editorial processes.
• Excellent news judgment and ability to identify relevant and compelling stories.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and team management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight publishing deadlines.
• Strong research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Good understanding of digital publishing, social media, and modern newsroom operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant content management systems.
• Experience in investigative journalism, business journalism, or specialized industry reporting is an advantage.
• Strong professional network within the media and journalism industry is an added advantage.

Pay: ₦650,000.00 - ₦1,000,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person