Submission Deadline: 15 April 2016
Job Title: Content Manager
Job function: Research/Writing/Editing
Employment type: Full-time
Location: Lagos
Reports to: Chief Creative/Content Officer
Standard Work Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm
Gender: Equal Opportunity for male and female
After School Africa is a digital media platform for the next generation of African Leaders. Our mission is to enlighten young Africans on educational, entrepreneurial and economic opportunities that will empower them to reach their full potential.
Summary
We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual with experience and skills in researching, writing and editing on the web. As a content researcher, you’ll keep track of relevant content ideas, opportunities and information to publish on our platform on regular basis. You will Keep the content steam flowing and ensure the content team don’t miss any relevant information or trend.
As a content manager, you will keep our audience regularly updated and engaged with relevant information in the right content types and formats, and work closely with the CCO to brainstorm and create engaging, useful and enlightening content for our audience.
Responsibilities
- Research, write, edit and develop new and existing content for our online platform (requires experience with WordPress)
- Ensure daily continuous flow of up to date’ information on our platform.
- Respond to emails, comments and messages from our readers
- Contact and encourage writers and thought-leaders to contribute on our platform.
- Keep current with emerging web technologies through relevant blogs, online courses, and events
- Keep current with opportunities and information relevant to our audience
- Assist in organizing events and training programs
Required Skills
- Demonstrated experience creating and managing written web content
- Strong written and oral communication, presentation, organizational, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
- Basic knowledge of HTML and experience with WordPress
- Exceptional internet research skill.
- Ability to translate ideas and concepts into words
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Curious, self-motivated and teachable to continue learning on the job
Added Advantage
- Demonstrated understanding of SEO, social media (Facebook, Twitter, Google+ etc) and online publishing
- An eye for selecting engaging, appropriate photos to accompany our content
- Demonstrated interest in such topics as study abroad, scholarships, entrepreneurship, technology for education, youth leadership/empowerment/development, online learning and/or digital media.
To apply
Interested candidates should please send their CV to [email protected]
