News Writer at News About Nigeria

News About Nigeria.com is a leading online platform dedicated to delivering up-to-date and accurate news about Nigeria. Our mission is to inform, educate, and inspire our audience by providing quality content that covers politics, economy, culture, and general events shaping Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: News Writer

Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• We are looking for a passionate and skilled News Writer to join our team.
• The ideal candidate should have a strong command of English, excellent research skills, and the ability to produce high-quality, engaging, and factual articles about Nigerian current events.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and publish daily news articles covering Nigeria's political, economic, and cultural landscape.
• Conduct in-depth research to ensure accuracy and credibility of news stories.
• Stay updated on current events in Nigeria and globally, providing timely and relevant content.
• Develop feature articles, opinion pieces, and interviews with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the editorial team to brainstorm and plan content strategies.
• Ensure all content aligns with NewsAboutNigeria.com's tone and editorial guidelines.

Requirements

• Proven experience in journalism, news writing, or content creation (portfolio required).
• Strong understanding of Nigeria's socio-political and economic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high-quality content.
• Knowledge of SEO and content optimization is a plus.
• Proficiency in using digital tools for content creation and publishing.
• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, English, or a related field is preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience and output.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing platform.
• Flexible remote working arrangements.
• Exposure to a global audience passionate about Nigerian news.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, a cover letter, and 2 - 3 samples of their work to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Join us at News About Nigeria.com and be part of a team that shapes the narrative of Nigeria's past, present, and future!.