Managing Editor

at Nigerian NewsDirect

Full Time

About the Role:

We seek an experienced Managing Editor to lead our 2417 newsroom through Nigeria's dynamic media landscape.
The ideal candidate will combine exceptional editorial judgment with strong leadership to drive journalistic excellence and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee all print and digital editorial operations
Maintain rigorous editorial standards and deadlines
Optimize workflows to improve efficiency
Manage and mentor editorial staff
Coordinate breaking news coverage
Contribute to newsroom strategy and innovation

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years in newspaper/newsroom leadership
Proven track record in high-pressure editorial environments
Strong network of industry contacts
Excellent writing and editing skills (samples required)
Experience mentoring and managing teams

KPIs:

Timely end accurate delivery of daily newspaper content
Minimum of 2 exclusive/feature stories per week coordinated from the newsroom
Minimum of 1 investigative/special report monthly curated and supervised
Editorial quality score * based on internal reviews
Zero missed deadlines for print or digital publishing
Staff supervision: weekly feedback and mentoring reports
Income generation for the organization

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Location

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Job Overview

Job Posted:

1 year ago

Job Type

Full Time

Job Role

Senior level role

Education

BA/BSc/HND

Total Vacancies

1 Person

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