Career Opportunities at afrobeat

Afrobeatsglobal International Limited is the No 1 Afrobeats Hub for latest Naija Nigerian Music, Afrobeats music, celebrity gist, music videos, and news blog site, also we are a Multimedia Company and Digital Agency that offers variety of Design services which includes PR management services for cooperate brands as well as helping business grow and stay online leveraging on digital expertise. We have developed solutions to help businesses and individuals to stay ahead of customer satisfaction, trends, and competitors with our professional approach to strategic implementation of our expertise.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Graphics Designer / Videographer

Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports Directly to: Operations Manager

Position Summary

• Your role borders down to ensuring that the company’s strategies, operations and stories and that of the company’s clients are brought to life visually.
• As part of the growth marketing team, you will be bursting with ideas and creativity, have a passion for branding and create a vision for creative campaigns from concept to completion, as well as grasp the opportunity to work on a wide range of design and video projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, plan, design, and produce a wide range of graphics and/or illustrative materials, from simple to complex including brochures, print and online advertisements, posters, digital displays, flyers, and other publications.
• Provide graphic support for marketing team, social media team and executive leadership.
• Create graphics for events and tradeshows under direction of marketing supervisor.
• Ensure graphic design content is aligned with target demographics and key markets are identified.
• Ensure all design requests are well developed and completed by deadline.
• Propose creative strategy in collaboration with the marketing supervisor.
• Maintain a cohesive visual identity and implement branding standards and guidelines.
• Keep on top of trends and identify any new opportunities for technical/creative development.
• Use various media including graphics, animations, data visualization, music and voice-overs to create professional grade content.
• Coordinate all activities and materials supporting each photographic and video shoot project
• Work with clearly detailed content briefs provided as well as creating content briefs.
• Secure and archive permissions for use of photo images for individuals.
• Be up-to-date on video and photography trends to ensure we are at the forefront of content.
• Executes shoots on site/on location including audio, camera operation and talent directions.
• Additionally handles assignments requiring special lighting, multiple locations, creativity, special audio needs, custom graphics and animation.
• Scouts shoot locations and assesses possible obstacles in filming and provides solutions or alternatives.
• Plans and performs video post-production tasks, including reviewing footage, making editorial decisions, logging, rough cuts, audio adjustment, color correction, adding photographs, motion pictures, motion graphics, animation, audio and music, and final editing using Final Cut Pro, Avid or Adobe Premiere software.
• Utilizes computer graphics and special effects for video post-production in accordance with the overall production concepts; compresses/encodes video projects for output; makes video products available in a variety of formats; observes brand standards, ensures consistency and relevancy to production; monitors technical quality of end product; and coordinates internal and external duplication services as required.
• Determines content and format of productions, operates editing equipment and implements a variety of positive and negative feedback from various sources as necessary.
• Creates material used for, but not limited to shooting videos, and conducting field interviews; edit material for television broadcast/YouTube, social media, web applications or schedule guests as needed.
• Stays informed about the current state of and future advances in video production technology and video distribution.
• Recommends new video support systems and hardware and software technologies based on analysis of company needs.
• Participates in projects to integrate new video technologies and testing new hardware and software.
• Submit weekly report of all activities and deliverables.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the management.

Requirements

• A Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Graphics Design, Digital Media, Visual Communications or closely related field is an added advantage.Experience: Minimum of 3 years
• Minimum 18 months experience in a graphics design, publishing role and general video editing.

Other Selection Criteria (skills, knowledge and experience):

• Proficiency in a wide range of media formats and design software technologies, including Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop).
• High computer literacy, including effective working proficiency in customer relationship management software, Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Ability to take concepts and ideas and transform them into images.
• Detail-oriented, with good communication and people skills.
• Ability to work independently and to prioritize responsibilities; multi-tasking.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others to develop, fine-tune and produce effective visual concepts, designs and layouts.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a consistent and audience-appropriate standard of graphics design across web, print and multi-media materials.
• Having interest in the music industry is desirable.
• Must display a desire to grow within the brand and see this as a long-term position.

Job Position: Office Assistant

Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• We are currently looking for an Office Assistant to join our growing team.
• If you’re an enthusiastic, outgoing, and self-organized individual, our company can be the perfect place for you to continue your career path and expand your knowledge.
• If you can tick most of the fields as something you’d be comfortable with, apply now.

Responsibilities

• Sorting and sending mail
• Writing memoranda, reports, letters, and other items
• Maintaining files and dealing with other administrative support tasks
• Keeping an inventory of office supplies and ordering new ones as necessitated
• Completing banking transactions and carrying out basic bookkeeping
• Answering phone calls and taking messages
• Scheduling meetings and managing calendars
• Welcoming visitors to the office
• Providing visitors with information
• Resolving office-related issues

Qualification and Requirements

• S.S.C.E / OND / N.C.E qualification
• 1 year of relevant experience in an office environment, preferably in an administrative position
• Flexibility and the capacity to prioritize new tasks
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent writing skills – strong spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent time management skills
• Self-organization
• Customer service
• Paying attention to detail
• Basic computer skills (email, Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Spreadsheets, etc.).

Job Position: Marketing Executive

Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports Directly to: The Manager and CEO

Position Summary

• The Marketing executive is responsible for developing, implementing and executing strategic marketing plans for the company (or lines of business and brands within our organization) in order to attract potential customers and retain existing ones.
• His day-to-day tasks include managing and coordinating marketing and creative staff, leading market research efforts to uncover the viability of current and existing products/services, and liaising with media organizations and advertising agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing and developing marketing campaigns
• Conducting research and analyzing data to identify and define audiences
• Devising and presenting ideas and strategies
• Promotional activities
• Compiling and distributing financial and statistical information
• Liaising with the digital marketer to maintain website and monitor data analytics
• Organizing events and product exhibitions
• Liaising with Social media manager to monitor campaigns on all social media handles
• Working in partnership with the creative team, develop creative briefs and guide creative direction to meet objectives for all advertising and public-facing communications, including print, digital, and video assets
• Conceptualize and execute on multi-channel campaigns across the prospect and customer lifecycle, ensuring the alignment of communications and messaging across all channels
• Manage content and updates for customer and internal touch points, establishing budget guidelines, participating in events, documenting business processes, and provide additional sales support
• Gather customer and market insights to inform outreach strategies, increase customer conversions, and generate more qualified leads
• Identify effectiveness and impact of current marketing initiatives with tracking and analysis, and optimise accordingly
• Present ideas and final deliverables to internal and external teams, and communicate with senior leaders about marketing programs, strategies, and budgets
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management

Qualification and Requirements

• B.Sc Degree
• Minimum of 3 years experience
• Professional qualification or evidence of training / development in marketing

Other Selection (Skills, knowledge and experiences):

• Good teamwork skills
• Communication skills and networking ability
• Adaptability
• Strong attention to detail
• Good organisation and planning skills
• Creativity and writing skills
• Commercial awareness
• Numerical skills
• IT skills.

Job Position: Assistant Magazine Editor / Content Writer

Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports Directly to: Magazine Editor & Digital Marketing Strategist

Position Summary

• As a content writer, you’ll be working with teams across the company to create valuable content to educate our customers/clients and wow our prospects.
• You will master different style guides and be able to produce creative writing, informational articles, fictional stories, etc., for websites, blogs, articles, white papers, product descriptions, and social media platforms.
• You will create content that is specifically crafted to capture the attention of a particular target audience.
• As the Assistant Magazine Editor, your role is to assist the Magazine Editor in planning, managing and produce magazines for readers quarterly.
• will also conduct a thorough research on industry-related topics, generating ideas for new content types and proofreading articles before publication.

Key Responsibilities
As Content Writer:

• Create content pieces that appeal to our audiences, attract customers and boost our brand awareness
• Develop content for blogs, articles, product descriptions, social media, and the company website
• Produce content marketing campaigns to drive leads and subscribers
• Develop different content types, including email, social media posts, blogs, and white papers on a regular basis
• Work together with different departments to create innovative content ideas
• Compose product descriptions to promote our products and services
• Conducting in-depth research on industry-related topics in order to develop original content
• Assist the marketing team in developing content for advertising campaigns
• Proofread content for errors and inconsistencies
• Edit and polish existing content to improve readability
• Conducting keyword research and using SEO best practices to increase traffic to the company website
• Create compelling headlines and body copy that will capture the attention of the target audience
• Identify customers’ needs and recommending new content to address gaps in the company's current content

As Assistant Editor:

• Collaborate with the Magazine Editor to research and plan new articles
• Liaise with editorial team ensuring deadlines are met
• Proofread and check articles for accuracy
• Assist in researching and generating list of possible cover stars and feature stars for each magazine edition
• Provide administrative support to the Magazine Editor
• Submit work to Magazine Editor for input and approval
• Assist in rewriting, editing, proofreading magazine content to ensure it is ready to go to press
• Represent the magazine brand in relevant events, fairs and conferences
• Assist in driving sponsorship, adverts and promotions for the magazine
• Suggest stories and generate headline ideas in alignment with each edition and its targeted audience’s preferences
• Assist in overseeing layout (artwork, design, photography) and check content for accuracy and errors
• Follow current events and developments and suggest original ideas
• Assist in planning and monitoring budget allocation for the publishing of each edition
• Help develop realistic strategies for online and offline sales of published magazine edition
• Network actively at industry events
• Attend photo shoots for cover stars and featured stars interviews
• Actively raise the profile of the publication
• Submit weekly report of all activities and deliverables
• Perform other task as assigned by the Management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Marketing or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience.
• A portfolio of published articles

Other Selection Criteria (skills, knowledge and experience):

• Proven content writing or copywriting experience
• Understanding grammar rules and how to construct clear sentences
• Working knowledge of content management systems (e.g. WordPress, Weebly, Joomla, etc.)
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
• Outstanding writing and editing skills in English for a B2B as well as B2C audience
• Strong writing and proofreading skills
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• An understanding of search engine optimization best practices
• The ability to cooperate with other writers and editors to complete projects
• The ability to give feedback on writing projects
• Confident and reliable individual.
• Being mindful of things like flow, readability, and sentence variety
• A keen eye on details.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@afrobeatsglobal.com using the Job position as the subject of the mail.