Head of Growth & Strategy

Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Head of Growth & Strategy to lead audience expansion, revenue growth, and long-term business strategy at Nairametrics. This role will work closely with editorial, commercial, and content teams to identify and execute growth opportunities while maintaining Nairametrics' editorial standards.

Reports To

CEO

Key Responsibilities

Growth & Audience Strategy

• Develop and execute strategies to grow website traffic, subscriptions, and audience engagement
• Work with editorial and digital teams to align content with growth objectives
• Identify high-performing content areas and optimize distribution across platforms

Revenue & Commercial Strategy

• Drive growth in advertising, sponsored content, outreach, and partnerships
• Expand and optimize non-ad revenue streams including events, seminars, webinars, podcasts, and branded products

Strategy & Business Development

• Identify new growth opportunities, products, and markets
• Lead strategic partnerships with banks, fintechs, corporates, and institutions
• Conduct market and competitive analysis to inform leadership decisions
• Develop short- and long-term growth roadmaps

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Work closely with Editorial, Sales & Marketing, Content, and IT teams
• Align teams around shared growth priorities
• Ensure growth initiatives support, not compromise, editorial integrity

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Strategy, or a related field
• Current or previous senior management position
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen
• Experience working with data, performance metrics, and growth experimentation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Prior experience in media, fintech, or data-driven organisations is an advantage