Assistant Editor Job at Kidadl

Kidadl was founded as the digital home of family edutainment, helping parents educate and entertain their kids with trusted, personalized, curated content designed for families the world over.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Assistant Editor

Job Location: Lagos (Remote)
Job type: Contract

Description

• We're looking for an experienced self-driven Assistant Editor to join Kidadl. You should have a proven track record in delivering SEO-focused family content and your role will involve the planning, co-ordination, review and editing of content for our platform. You will be a custodian of quality standards for published content on the Kidadl platform and your goal will be to provide exceptional, informative and engaging content for our family audience.
• This role will see you overseeing and signing off the work of members of our content team and requires excellent editorial judgement as well as exceptional writing skills, a fantastic eye for detail, a flair for finessing copy and strong headline-writing/SEO writing skills.
• This role is a full-time contract, paid based on hours worked and the working hours are 9am to 6pm UK time, Monday to Friday.

Specific duties include:

• Coordinate the publishing cycle and manage key content segments.
• Proofread and edit content for the website before publication and ensure all content adheres to the Kidadl Style Guide and Tone of Voice.
• Ensure all-around consistency (style, fonts, images and tone) and update website content as needed.
• Check writers' copy for accuracy, style, compliance and fluency, amending accordingly and providing feedback and guidance.
• Set publication standards and establish goals and expectations.
• Suggest stories and generate headline ideas in alignment with the targeted audience’s preferences.
• Oversee layout (artwork, design, photography) and check content for accuracy and errors.
• Work with designers, writers and other members of our content and image team.
• Comply with media law and ethical guidelines.
• Meet deadlines and budget requirements.
• Check all content, data and information to be published is accurate and up to date.
• Work to strict daily deadlines to support business objectives and KPIs.

Requirements

• BA in English, Journalism or a related field.
• An interest in delivering and managing best in class content for parents and children.
• Experience doing research using multiple sources.
• Familiarity with web publications, SEO and social media best practices, and general knowledge of global issues.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to bring out the best in writers you work with.
• Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems and the ability to pick up new systems quickly.
• Proven work experience as an Assistant Editor.
• Excellent writing/editing/proofreading skills in UK/US English and an excellent portfolio.
• Hands-on experience with Jira and Tempo.
• Understanding and experience working across G-suite (Google Docs, Google Sheets etc).
• Obsessed with accuracy and organization.
• An eye for detail along with critical thinking
• Ability to juggle several projects at once.
• Ability to work well in a team and a willingness to roll up your sleeves when needed and get the job done.
• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm UK time.

Benefits

• Impact - an awesome role in a global business that is rapidly scaling
• Exposure - we work with exciting people and partners across the globe and we’re a merit-based organisation
• Remote-working - this is a remote working opportunity for a company that is virtual-first
• Feel good factor - you’ll be working with a company at the heart of education and technology, focused on improving family life for the better