Overview
The Will is a Nigerian weekly newspaper. It was founded in October 2009 by Austyn Ogannah. It was first published in San Francisco, California before expanding operations into Nigeria. The newspaper, a Nigerian focused publication, covers general news, politics, business, arts, sports, interviews and current affairs.
Job Position: Copywriter
Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Job Description
- 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.
Job 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.
Job Requirements
- Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree with 2 – 4 years experience.
Salary
N100,000 – N150,000 monthly.
Application Closing Date
30th October, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume to: apply@thewillnews.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
