Managing Editor at Okhma Global Limited

Okhma Global Limited is fast paced innovative Company, with a vision to provide excellence by way of creative works and professional service with interest in Entertainment, & lifestyle it has several companies under its portfolio- Okhma Consult, Homelands Distribution, Okhma Publishing, Okhma Homes & lifestyle.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Managing Editor

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Plans, directs, and oversees the company's operations. Key to the successful execution of the short-term tactical objectives and the long-term strategic plans of the company in line with our vision and values. You will primarily be concerned with the strategy, structure, management, operations and publishing of our magazines. Your primary role will be to oversee the quality of the published material, supervise and direct the production of the magazine, its editing, and production of manuals, writings, journals, manuscripts, and other related material.
• You will need coordinate writers, proof reading, and supervise other staffs and vendors.
• Coordinate the development of the strategic plans, business priorities and focus areas of the company for sustainable business growth.
• Accountable for achievement of short- and long-term financial and operational goals.
• Develop and manage all partnerships, alliances, vendors and other related business relationships, vendors and clients.
• Lead the development of new businesses, and the maximization of value from current publishing’s.
• Lead the preparation of client documents, proposals, brand/marketing materials for presentation to clients and partners.
• Engage financial institutions, as well as multi-lateral institutions to secure financing and work with licensors/partners on execution for the entire business value chain
• Oversee the conceptualization, design, execution, publishing and distribution of the magazine through diverse sales channels. Lead in sourcing required content that drives sales
• Coordinate effective job delivery, revenue collection, customer satisfaction, and work to minimize/eliminate losses.
• Ensure sound corporate governance through proper controls, conduct strategic risk assessments and ensure that recommended risk mitigating measures are implemented.
• Ensure the company conducts its business with good ethical practice and complies with legal/regulatory requirements.
• Effectively engage relevant government ministries, departments, and agencies to get necessary approvals, licences and permits for all company operations.
• Oversee efficient daily operations of the organisation.
• Motivates staff to meet or surpass organisational key performance goals.
• Evaluate business performance and drive implementation of improvement ideas.
• Coordinate Quarterly Business Analysis, and Business Performance Reporting.
• Manage effectively the team and provide absence cover for the Editor-in Chief/publisher

Requirements

• Minimum of a good bachelor's degree in English language or journalism or any relevant field.
• A Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and an internationally recognized professional certificate in Project Management will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience, of which 2 years should be in a senior role. Core experience should be in publishing, project management.
• Experience in Project Conceptualization, Design, Execution, Marketing & Business Development will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of and experience in Business, Marketing and Advertising Industry in Africa and a good understanding of finance and Project Implementation.

Application Closing Date
27th June, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and application letters to: groupadmin@okhma.com Make the role the subject of the mail.