Qualifications and ExpertiseEducation:
- HND / Bachelor's or Master's Degree or in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
Professional Experience:
- Extensive experience (minimum of seven years) working as a content editor either in the non-profit sector, freelance, or within a newspaper publishing company.
Technical Skills:
- Strong writing skills to effectively communicate revisions and improvements to authors and writers
- Ability to write success/impact stories from an existing project through interviews to form part of key learnings, occasionally visit to communities where the project(s) is/are being implemented.
- Proficiency in grammar rules, punctuation, adherence to style guides, and consistency in the flow of content.
- A keen eye for spotting errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and inconsistencies in style and tone is essential.
- Familiarity with search engine optimization (SEO) techniques and how they apply to content editing ensures that edited content is optimized for online visibility and ranking where necessary
- Ability to work collaboratively with writers, authors, and other stakeholders to ensure that their vision is maintained while improving the clarity, coherence, and quality of content.
- Capability to adapt editing style and approach based on the target audience, platform, and content type (e.g., web content, academic papers, marketing materials).
- Ability to analyze content critically, identify areas for improvement, and propose solutions to enhance readability, engagement, and effectiveness.
- Ability to edit, suggest, and feedback constructively and professionally is essential.
- Ability to check for originality of content, and detect plagiarism and AI-generated materials.
Portfolio of previous Work:
- A diverse portfolio showcasing edited content across various formats and genres demonstrates proficiency and expertise in content editing.
Professionalism:
- Professionalism in communication and conduct.
- Ability to take constructive criticism and incorporate feedback into designs.
- Reliability and commitment to deadlines.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application package, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three samples of their most relevant previous work addressed to: the provided email address using the job title as the subject of the mail.
Note: Candidates are to include the specific position they are applying for in the email subject.
