Web Writer at News Central TV
News Central TV
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates.
Key Responsibilities
- Write compelling, informative, and engaging articles, posts, and other web content that aligns with News Central's mission.
- Adapt writing style to suit the online platform and target audience, ensuring content is optimised for search engines and social sharing.
- Stay abreast of current events, breaking news, and industry trends to provide timely and relevant content for the News Central website.
- Conduct research to ensure accuracy, credibility, and depth in news coverage.
- Manage and update content on the News Central website, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment with editorial guidelines.
- Collaborate with the editorial team to curate content that reflects News Central's unique voice and values.
- Implement SEO best practices to enhance the visibility and ranking of News Central's content on search engines
- Analyse SEO performance and make data-driven recommendations for content improvement.
Person Specification
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a web content writer and editor, preferably within a news or digital media environment.
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt to different writing styles and tones.
- Familiarity with SEO best practices and content management systems (WordPress, etc.).
- A passion for news, storytelling, and the ability to generate fresh perspectives on current events.
- Experience with analytics tools and content optimisation strategies is a plus.
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