Copywriter at Thewill Newspaper
- Location: Lagos
- Job Type: Full-time
About Thewill Newspaper
Thewill Newspaper was founded in October 2009 as a robust Nigeria-focused independent news website by journalist and publisher, Austyn Ogannah, an advocate for good governance and promoter of change in Nigeria and Africa.
The print and digital editions of the newspaper alongside THEWILLDOWNTOWN, the all gloss culture and lifestyle magazine insert, were subsequently launched on February 14, 2021, as a national weekly hybrid publication circulating nationwide in Nigeria.
The newspaper operation is now supported by thirty dedicated team members with diverse skill sets.
Job Purpose
- 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.
- Ensure that articles are easy to read and succinct in delivery.
- Guarantee that there are no typographical and grammatical errors in all publications online.
- 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.
- 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 experience.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.