Business Development and Sales Manager Job at Marie Claire Nigeria

Marie Claire Nigeria - We have designed Marie Claire Nigeria to amplify the captivating voice of contemporary women through various touch points. From trend-setting fashion to outstanding features, Marie Claire Nigeria is set to impact women across the continent and beyond.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Business Development and Sales Manager

Job Location: Lagos
Employment type: Full-time

Responsibilities


  • Content Creation: Produce high-quality, original, and compelling lifestyle and culture articles that resonate with our readership.
  • This includes but is not limited to topics such as fashion, beauty, health, travel, food, relationships, arts, and entertainment.

Research and Trend Analysis:

  • Stay updated on the latest trends, developments, and influencers within the lifestyle and culture sphere, particularly focusing on women's interests in Nigeria.
  • Conduct thorough research to ensure accuracy and provide fresh perspectives in your writing.

Story Ideation:

  • Brainstorm and pitch innovative story ideas that align with the magazine's brand and target audience.
  • Collaborate with the editorial team to develop captivating concepts and angles that reflect the Nigerian lifestyle and culture scene.

Interviews and Features:

  • Conduct interviews with notable personalities, artists, entrepreneurs, and experts in various fields relevant to women's lifestyle and culture in Nigeria.
  • Develop engaging feature articles that showcase inspiring stories and provide valuable insights.

Editing and Proofreading:

  • Review and revise your own work to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to the magazine's style and tone.
  • Collaborate with the editorial team to refine content and meet publishing deadlines.

Social Media Engagement:

  • Contribute to the magazine's social media platforms by creating shareable content and actively engaging with the audience.
  • Collaborate with the social media team to optimize content for various platforms.

Attend Events:

  • Represent the magazine at lifestyle and culture events, press launches, and industry gatherings. Conduct on-site reporting, live coverage, and generate post-event content.

Requirements
Bachelor's Degree:

  • A Degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field is preferred, but not mandatory.

Proven Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Lifestyle and Culture Writer, preferably in a print or digital media environment.
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating a wide range of engaging lifestyle and culture articles is required.

Excellent Writing Skills:

  • Exceptional command of the English language, including grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style.
  • Ability to write in a captivating, informative, and conversational manner that connects with the target audience.

In-depth Knowledge:

  • Deep understanding of women's lifestyle and culture trends, interests, and issues, particularly in the Nigerian context.
  • Familiarity with local influencers, brands, events, and cultural nuances is highly desired.

Research Abilities:

  • Strong research skills to gather accurate information and conduct interviews with various sources.
  • Ability to present findings in a compelling and well-structured manner.

Creativity and Adaptability:

  • Ability to generate unique story ideas and adapt writing style to suit the magazine's tone and audience preferences.
  • Proven ability to think outside the box and bring fresh perspectives to lifestyle and culture content.

Time Management:

  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills to meet deadlines, multitask, and prioritize assignments effectively.

Collaborative Spirit:

  • A team player who can effectively collaborate with the editorial team, photographers, designers, and other stakeholders to create cohesive and impactful magazine content.