Aug 24, 2013

Managing Editor at Africa Daily Groupe (ADG) - Lagos

Managing Editor at Africa Daily Groupe (ADG) - Lagos
Africa Daily Groupe (ADG) is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Managing Editor


Location: Lagos

Job Description:  
Africa Daily Groupe is seeking a Lagos-based Managing Editor and Special Projects Manager for hire. The ideal candidate will be an innovative thinker and a result-driven doer. ADG focuses on the African narrative of professionals on the continent and throughout the diaspora; the Managing Editor must encompass the ability to articulate each story. As our Managing Editor, you will play as the gatekeeper of what matters, inspires, and relates to our ADG readers. Managing Editor will also have a hand in managing the special projects within the business.

Company Description
Africa Daily Groupe (ADG), is a digital publishing group focused on thoughtful, thorough reportage on a myriad of topics concerning the continent. It currently features twelve separate outlets that cover niche topics within the continent.

These Outlets are:

Africa Art Daily
Africa Beauty Daily
Africa Business Daily
Africa Film Daily
Africa Food Daily
Africa Jobs Daily
Africa Models Daily
Africa Music Daily
Africa Tech Daily
Africa Travel Daily
Africa Sports Daily
Africa Style Daily
Three more outlets / sites are scheduled to launch in 2014. In addition, ADG is home to the soon-­to-­be-­launched quarterly publication, Africa Style Quarterly (ASQ). It was founded by journalist Zandile Blay in 2012.

Responsibilities

  • Developing editorial calendar under Editorial Director's guidance
  • Managing content on all twelve sites
  • Coordinating assignments for writers
  • Soliciting and managing team of writers
  • Assisting Editorial Director with special projects (event planning, advertising, external networking, etc.)
  • Establishing and maintaining influential contacts 


Requirements

  • Must have 3-5 years of experience in professional editorial field
  • Must have superior time management skills
  • Must have keen eye to detail
  • Must have strong writing skills
  • College degree strongly preferred

Application Closing Date
August 31, 2013.

How To Apply
Send resume, writing samples, 1 or 2 references, and a cover letter explaining why you would be perfect for this position to: relaunched@zandileblay.com
Applications without required documents will NOT be considered.

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