234NEXT (Timbuktu Media) Nigeria 2-Job Vacancies 2011

234NEXT (Timbuktu Media) Nigeria 2-Job Vacancies 2011

Job Title: Online Content Producer

Report To: Online Editor

General Role:
Timbuktu Media is a new media organisation, based in Lagos, Nigeria. As well as a print newspaper, significant emphasis is being placed on the digital offering, via the website and mobile/sms. There is therefore need for an Online Content Producer to manage the online content offering on various new media platforms.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:
The duties are as follows:

Ensure the website is updated as often is required using the proprietary content management system (CMS)

Support content development, management processes and quality control where required

Plan, structure, report, and write news and information content for Web sites and other new media platforms

Produce site content to optimize the user experience by being attentive to live web metrics and UE best practices.

Enhance the news content with outside links, maps, slideshows.

Work with other departments, including sales and marketing, as needed on site and station initiatives that require content integration

Convert new media content to broadcast style.

Coordinate news editorial and technical staff to facilitate the migration of multi-media content to new media platforms, including video, audio, still photos and graphics

Will assist in online coverage of major news events, breaking news.

Build out special sections and site features to enhance coverage and increase site-user engagement

Manage wire feeds and publish to the web site where appropriate.

Accountabilities:
The principal accountable role is to fill www.234NEXT.com with multi-media content (proprietary and UGC) which a) engages our audiences and b) drives traffic to the site.

Qualification and experience:
Bachelors degree and training in multimedia production.
Must have aptitude in Adobe Premiere and digital audio editing

Job Attributes:

The Online Content Producer should have at least 2 years professional experience

Must demonstrate good journalism and writing skills as well as an understanding of current events
Must understand basic journalism legal principles.
Must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines and work under pressure
Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced newsroom environment strongly preferred
Working knowledge of online content-management systems preferred
Working knowledge of web-design tools, such as HTML, Flash, ASP.Net, DreamWeaver, JavaScript, Adobe Photoshop, and FTP programs

Key Interfaces:
All functional heads

All members of online team

Method Of Application:
Forward a suitability statement and CV (as a single ms word document), tojobs@234next.com

Only applications sent electronically, with the job title and name clearly indicated as the subject matter of the email, will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Title: Multimedia Producer

Report To: Online Editor

General Role:
Timbuktu Media is a new media organization, based in Lagos, Nigeria. As well as a print newspaper, significant emphasis is being placed on the digital offering, via the website and mobile/sms. There is therefore need for a Multimedia Content Producer to plan and generate multi-media (video, audio/podcasts) and user-generated content (UGC) for and other Timbuktu Media digital platforms.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:
The duties are as follows:

Develop strategies to increase user-generated content (comments, emails, photos, video, audio clips)
Content planning (themes, projects) and execution (for NEXT TV)
Produce video content (including NEXT TV news bulletins)
Produce audio content/podcasts
Convert new media content to broadcast style
Assist in online coverage of major news events, breaking news
Shoot, write, and edit content to enhance online coverage for all platforms, and generate content for niche sites.

Accountabilities:
The principal accountable role is to fill www.234NEXT.com with multi-media content (proprietary and UGC) which a) engages our audiences and b) drives traffic to the site.

Qualification And Experience:
Bachelors degree and training in multimedia production.
Must have aptitude in Adobe Premiere and digital audio editing

Job Attributes:
Audio/video digital production skills
Creative thinker
A finely-tuned sense of comedy and satire
News judgment

Personal Attributes:
Enthusiasm
Fun-loving
Team-player
Energy

Method Of Application:
Forward a suitability statement and CV (as a single ms word document), tojobs@234next.com

Only applications sent electronically, with the job title and name clearly indicated as the subject matter of the email, will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Abraham Holmes Careers Nigeria: 10-Job Vacancies 2011

Abraham Holmes Careers Nigeria: 10-Job Vacancies 2011

Managing Editor (Newspaper and Magazine)
• Minimum of 10 years cognate experience at a senior editorial position in a newspaper or magazine
• Minimum of first degree in any discipline
• Must have business inclination.
• Ability to effectively manage newsroom environment
• Must have drive, industry contacts, strong writing and analytical skill
• Must have passion for fearless investigative and developmental journalism

News Editor (Newspaper)
• Minimum of first degree in any discipline
•Ability to effectively manage newsroom
• Must have the ability to sift facts from fiction
• Must have drive, industry contacts, strong writing and analytical skill
• Must have held similar position or its equivalent in a national newspaper.
• Must have passion for fearless, investigative and developmental journalism

Business Editor (Newspaper)
• Minimum of first degree in Economics or any of the Social Sciences
• Must have held similar position or its equivalence in a national newspaper or magazine
• Must have drive, industry contacts and good analytical skill
• Must have passion for fearless, investigative and developmental journalism ” Must be a team player
• Must have the ability to see the business in business reporting

Crime Editor (Newspaper)
• Minimum of first degree in any discipline
• Passion for fearless, investigative and developmental journalism ” Ability to sift facts from fiction
• Must have drive, industry contacts, good writing and analytical skill
• Must have held a similar position or its equivalence in a national newspaper

Politics Editor (Newspaper and Magazine)
• Minimum of first degree in any discipline
• Passion for fearless, investigative and developmental journalism
• Ability to sift facts from fiction.
• Must have drive, industry contacts, strong writing and analytical skill
• Must have held similar position or its equivalence in a national newspaper
• Must have the ability to see the business in politics reporting

Advert Manager (Newspaper)
• Minimum of first degree or its equivalence in any discipline
• Must have passion, strong and competitive Marketing skills
• Must have strong network of Industry contacts
• Must have the ability to generate business development models for the organisation. Must be a team-player and an efficient manager of people
• Must have drive and must have a strong understanding of the Nigerian Business terrain
• Must have held a similar position or its equivalence in a national newspaper or magazine

Advert Executives – Newspaper and Magazine
• Minimum of first degree or its equivalence in any discipline
• Must have passion, strong and competitive Marketing skills
• Must have strong network of Industry contacts
• Must have the ability to generate business development models for the organisation
• Must be a team-player.
• Must possess strong communication skill
• Must have drive and must have a strong understanding of the Nigerian Business terrain

Circulation Manager
• Must be innovative and resourceful
• Must possess good knowledge of the industry
• Ability to identify and grow target market
• Ability to develop effective marketing models for the newspaper
• Minimum of first degree in any discipline

Correspondents/ Reporters (Newspaper and Magazine)
• A minimum of first degree or its equivalence in any discipline
• Must have drive, industry contacts, good news gathering, writing and analytical skills
• Must have passion for fearless, investigative and developmental journalism
• Must be proficient in the use of computer
• Ability to sift facts from fiction

Accountant
• Minimum of first degree in accounting
• Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles
• Knowledge and experience of accounting software applications
• Minimum of 3 years experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and providing financial advice
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong administrative, supervisory, reporting and communications skills

How To Apply
Interested Candidates should forward their CVs by email to:recruitment@abrahamholmes.com within 2 weeks of this advert.
Age: Candidates applying for any of the positions must not be above 45 years old Remuneration: Negotiable and competitive with industry standards.

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Naija Jobs (6 Positions), Nigerian News Direct Media and Journalism Recruitments 2011

Naija Jobs (6 Positions), Nigerian News Direct Media and Journalism Recruitments 2011

Rejoice Group of Companies, publishers of Nigerian News Direct, is recruiting young and talented Graduates to fill the following vacancies in some of the subsidiaries – Newsdirect Communications:
This is an online publication transforming into National Daily Newspaper publication. In this regard, we are looking for fearless and intelligent journalists and other professionals nationwide with reasonable working experience as:

i) Editor

ii) News Editor

iii) Advert Manager

iv) Advert Executives

v) Sales Executives

vi) Reporters/Correspondent

Qualifications
Bachelors’ degree or HND in relevant discipline

Remuneration
Salaries are attractive and above industry standard.

Application Deadline
31st March, 2011

Method of Application
Send your application and CV to:
34 Matanmi Aromobi Str, Blessing Estate,
Gasline Ijoko road, Sango
or by email to: recruitments@newsdirectonline.com
Click here for more details

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Jobs in Nigeria March 2011: Advert Executive, Graphic Artists, Illustrators and Editor

Vacancies

One of Nigeria’s market leaders in its field requires the services of competent, resourceful and result-oriented personnel to fill following vacancies.

Advert Executive

Personality Synopsis
Value driven, Result oriented, Creative, Possess strong interpersonal communication and analytical skills, Have entrepreneurial leanings.

Specifications
A Bsc degree in Marketing or the Social Sciences
Possess minimum of 3 years experience in selling adverts
MBA, registered member of APCON will be an added advantage
Must not be more than 32 years of age
Should be conversant with the Nigeria Marketing Communication industry and current business development issues
Good knowledge of print media advertising as well as good interpersonal and communication skills
Must be IT driven

Job Role
Develop rate cards for our products
Sell advert opportunity to companies and corporate organization
Drive product research and development, advertising and promotion as well as its distribution
Ensure advert placement is achieved with time, cost and quality
Identify business opportunities and build customer base for advert purpose
Initiate ideas that will effectively increase customer satisfaction/loyally and drive profitability

Editor (Medical Publications)

KEY TASKS
Liaise with Pharmaceutical companies for updates on product listing
Commission writers for medipharm medical journal
Edit the medipharm journal
Monitor the distribution of medipharm journals
Ideal candidate must have a Bsc in Biochemistry/ Microbiology with a minimum of 2 – 3 years cognate experience. Must be a goal getter, proactive, resourceful and self motivated individual.

Graphic Artists, Illustrators
Hnd/B.A(Hons) Fine/ Applied Arts with minimum of 1 – 2 years experience in Design and Graphic Illustrations, ability to create high quality illustrations within scl and ability to develop creative design solutions. Ideal candidate must have an in-depth knowledge of graphic software.

Remuneration for these positions are very attractive.

To Apply
If you meet the requirement above and interested forward your application and a copy of your resume electronically with 21st March, 2011 tocareers@highflyerjobs.com stating the job position on the subject line.

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