Copywriter Job at Will News Media

The Will is a Nigerian weekly newspaper. It was founded in October 2009 by Austyn Ogannah. It was first published in San Francisco, California before expanding operations into Nigeria. The newspaper, a Nigerian focused publication, covers general news, politics, business, arts, sports, interviews and current affairs. Will News Media   

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Copywriter
Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Contract

Job Purpose Scope

• To work with a team of writers and designers to curate compelling and accurate content for the company.
• This involves following the content strategy, proofreading and editing, and collaborating with co-workers to deliver quality projects on time.

Main Responsibilities

• Proofread and edit text at various stages of the editorial writing process.
• Understand and consistently reflect the brand voice of the company in writing style.
• Fine-tune the writing style of analysts, freelancers, and columnists for articles to be published.
• Stay updated on trends in content and style related to society, politics, business, and financial news reporting.
• Collaborate with the assigned text editor to implement style and other changes for clarity or readability.
• Ensure that articles are easy to read and succinct in delivery.
• Guarantee that there are no typographical and grammatical errors in all publications online.
• Consult with the article's researcher and other team members, including writers, design editors, and graphics editors, as needed.
• Monitor the internal discussion board for style questions.
• Keep track of an article's production schedule to ensure compliance with deadlines.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with 2 - 4 years of experience.

Salary
N100,000 - N150,000 monthly.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume to: apply@thewillnews.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.