Ikeja Records, in this piece, compiled a list of current vacancies in the media industry across various locations in Nigeria.
The jobs waiting for grabs come with contacts of organisations’ human resource departments so that you can call to confirm if the positions are still available and suit your preferences.
See the list below:
1. Content Creator at Justice Media Network Limited
Justice Media Network Limited – Overt News® is Nigeria’s foremost news platform online highlighting Breaking News, Politics, Business, Sports, Entertainment and Lifestyle. Justice Media Network publishes Overt News Limited alongside Overt African magazine founded in 2015.
The firm is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Content Creator
Location: Ilupeju, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- Are you passionate about lifestyle, fashion, and politics? Do you have a flair for creating engaging content that captivates audiences? We are looking for a talented Content Creator with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a reputable media outfit to join our dynamic team!
- As a Content Creator, you will have the opportunity to shape narratives, spark discussions, and influence opinions across multiple platforms.
- From crafting compelling lifestyle articles to dissecting the latest fashion trends and delving into pressing political issues, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our content strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop engaging content across lifestyle, fashion, and political topics.
- Research and stay updated on current trends and news in these areas.
- Collaborate with our editorial team to brainstorm ideas and execute content plans.
- Create visually appealing and shareable content for various platforms, including social media, websites, and newsletters.
- Monitor and analyze content performance metrics to optimize strategies and drive engagement.
Application Closing Date
5th May, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note: For more information, WhatsApp 07033868072.
2. Broadcaster / Reporter at CEOAFRICA
CEOAFRICA is a leading online media organization, Apart from reporting news objectively. It is also into the production of world-class documentaries, media consultations and partnerships, media coverage of seminars, workshops, training, conferences, production of jingles & promos, digital ads, magazine production, web designs, and red carpet events, including photo and video production.
The vision is to see Africa emerge as a world economic power come 2060 with the African Union Agenda 2063 of the Africa we want.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Broadcaster / Reporter
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time
Requirements
- Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree with 2-4 years experience
- Must be able to cast news and conduct interviews
- Must be able to do voice-over
- Must be able to get adverts
- Must be able to write Quality news story
- Must be able to cover events and conduct Red-carpet interviews
- Must be able to cast news
Salary
N60,000 – N100,000 / Month.
Application Closing Date
30th June, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
3. News Editor at CEOAfrica
Job Title: News Editor
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time
Requirements
- Must have an M.Sc in Mass Communication or related courses.
- Must be able to write and edit news stories
- Must be able to cover events and conduct interviews
- Must be able to head the editorial team
- Must be very good at ICT
- Must have worked as a reporter in a media organization
- Must live in Ibadan.
Application Closing Date
30th June, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
4. Creative Content Developer & Script Writer at Choice Talents NG
Choice Talents NG is Nigeria’s preferred talent management company. The goal is to help build successful businesses through effective talent, resource and process management.
Job Title: Creative Content Developer & Script Writer
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities
- Develop captivating scripts and storyboards for video content that effectively communicates your story ideas or those of your team.
- Collaborating with the production team to ensure that scripts align with the overall vision for each project.
- Crafting compelling narratives that enhance the visual storytelling of our videos. Content Development
- Proposing innovative video ideas and concepts based on news stories and current events.
- Creating content that resonates with our target audience, aligns with our brand, and meets our marketing objectives.
- Contributing creative input to enhance the visual storytelling and production quality of our videos.
- Providing creative direction to video editors during the post-production phase, ensuring that the final product aligns with the script and storyboard.
- Overseeing the editing process to ensure that the video’s visual and narrative elements are cohesive and effective.
- Collaborating with the team to develop content strategies, series, and marketing campaigns that leverage video content to engage our audience and drive growth.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in script writing and creative content development, ideally in a news or media-related setting, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
- Proficiency in storytelling and the ability to craft compelling narratives.
- Ability to propose innovative video concepts and ideas based on news stories and current events.
- Familiarity with video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) is a plus.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills to work closely with the production team, reporters, and other team members.
- A deep passion for storytelling and creative content development.
Application Closing Date
31st May, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
5. Content and Community Specialist at Duplo
Duplo is building the platform to power the next generation of financial services. Our mission is to help companies expand financial access for all. Our simple and powerful banking-as-a-service API helps companies quickly launch financial products.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Content and Community Specialist
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time (Hybrid)
Job Summary
- As the Content and Community Specialist for the ECFO community, your role will be to execute content strategies to engage and grow our community.
- Your role involves creating compelling content, fostering meaningful interactions, and building relationships with our audience to drive brand awareness, loyalty, and advocacy.
- In this role, you will work closely with the Head of Marketing and Senior Growth Marketing Specialist to run and manage the community and produce engaging long and short-form content, including but not limited to blog posts, e-books, webinars/podcasts, and social media.
- You may also be expected, from time to time, to support with content needed for Duplo or its subsidiaries. You will also be responsible for tracking, monitoring, and reporting on the performance of your content.
Responsibilities
Strategy:
- Develop a growth and content strategy aligned with short and long-term objectives to generate interest in the community, attract new members, and foster engagement among community members.
- Research industry trends, competitor strategies, and audience preferences to inform content planning and generate new ideas to draw the audience’s attention.
- Monitor sentiment, feedback, and user behaviour to gain insights and inform future strategies.
Content Creation:
- Build and execute a social media strategy through competitive research, platform determination, benchmarking, messaging, and audience identification.
- Oversee all of the ECFO Community’s social media channels as well as the community platform, including analytics and reporting.
- Write clear, error-free, and compelling copy for various mediums (e.g. social ads, blog posts, e-books, email campaigns). Edit and proofread copy as needed.
Community Engagement:
- Cultivate and nurture an active and engaged community.
- Organize virtual and physical events to bring community members together and enhance engagement.
- Respond promptly to user comments, messages, and inquiries with a focus on providing value and fostering positive interactions.
- Develop and implement strategies to encourage user-generated content, discussions, and participation.
Requirements
- At least 3 – 5 years experience in content and community management experience, ideally at a financial institution
- Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a passion for building and nurturing online communities.
- Meticulous attention to detail and ability to hold grammatical and brand standards
- Strong sense of ownership and determination to get things done.
- Exceptional communicator (written and oral) with strong interpersonal skills
- Can-do attitude with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and figure it out
- Great organizational skills, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks
- Be emotionally intelligent, humble, and excited to work within a team with a diverse set of experiences, backgrounds, and skills
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
6. Cross-Functional Content Intern at Popcentral TV
Popcentral TV is a general entertainment channel on DSTV ch 189, and a 360 pop-culture brand curating and re-engineering Nigerian pop culture through experiences (events and activations), digital space and PophubLagos – A creative workspace in Lekki, Lagos that is home to the channel and other creatives.
Job Title: Cross-Functional Content Intern
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description
- Popcentral, the forefront of Nigerian entertainment, invites enthusiastic interns to join our dynamic team.
- As a Cross-Functional Content Intern, you’ll embark on a hands-on learning journey across various teams within our vibrant organization.
- This internship offers a unique opportunity for individuals eager to gain practical experience in the media and entertainment industry.
Responsibilities
Content Creation Across Teams:
- Collaborate with the Creators team in various production units, including Camera, Audio, PCR, Floor Management, Production Management, Editors, Motion Graphics, and Animation.
- Contribute ideas and insights to ongoing content development and acquisition efforts.
Brand Engagement and Design:
- Assist in brand management initiatives and collaborate with the Design team for both still and motion graphics projects.
- Engage in cross-functional projects to support the vision of Brands and Design.
Distribution and Broadcasting Support:
- Work alongside the Distribution team in the Master Control Room (MCR) for broadcast transmission.
- Gain exposure to content delivery network (CDN) management for our app and other channels.
Sales, Business Development, and Partnerships:
- Collaborate with the Sales and Business team to gain insights into business development strategies.
- Assist in managing partnerships and collaborations within the Experience team.
Social Media and Digital Marketing:
- Engage with the Social Community team across platforms like IG, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok.
- Contribute to digital marketing efforts and community management initiatives.
Facility Management and Finance Exposure:
- Gain insights into facility management within the Facility team.
- Assist in basic financial processes and insights within the Finance team.
People and Administration Support:
- Engage with the People & Admin team to understand administrative functions and HR processes.
- Support initiatives focused on creating a positive workplace culture.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree from a recognized institution.
- Passion for media and entertainment.
- Strong communication skills and adaptability.
- Willingness to collaborate across diverse teams.
- Available for the internship period.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
7. Communications Manager at Inspire Her Afrika
Inspire Her Afrika is a non-profit organization committed to raising the next generation of female African leaders by delivering a comprehensive mentorship program designed to provide personalised guidance and support to African women who are seeking to improve their skills, knowledge, and career prospects.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Communications Manager
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Volunteer
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a cohesive social media strategy to increase followership and engagement across platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
- Create and curate engaging multimedia content, including posts, videos, and graphics, that promotes our programs and events to a diverse audience.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on performance metrics, adjusting strategies as needed to boost visibility and engagement.
- Engage with followers, respond to queries in a timely manner, and monitor customer reviews.
- Oversee the management of our website content, ensuring it is current, dynamic, and informative.
- Collaborate with other teams to promote upcoming events and mentorship opportunities.
- Manage a calendar of scheduled posts and content across all platforms to ensure a steady stream of relevant updates.
- Stay updated on industry trends and make recommendations for adjustments to digital marketing strategies.
- Contributes ideas for new programs, researching and recommending innovative branding techniques.
- Liaise with the Engagement Officer for external engagement
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field with at least a 2-year experience.
- Proven experience managing social media platforms for a brand or organization.
- Strong writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to analyze data and provide insights on social media trends.
- Creative and innovative thinker with the ability to translate complex ideas into engaging content.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Passion for women’s empowerment and a deep understanding of the cultural context in Africa.
What We Offer:
- The opportunity to be part of a vibrant team that is making a significant impact on women’s lives across Africa.
- A platform to grow professionally while advancing the cause of women’s mentorship and empowerment.
Application Closing Date
31st May, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
8. Digital Marketing Specialist / Copywriter at a Real Estate Firm – BCRecruits
Job Title: Digital Marketing Specialist / Copywriter
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- As a real estate Digital sales executive, you will work closely with the team to create content strategies that align with brand objectives and drive optimal results.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create integrated marketing campaigns and materials. Edit and proofread all content to ensure it is error-free and adheres to brand guidelines.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and write monthly social media clients for the company.
- Possible need for content for articles, blogs, case studies, and white papers that cater to our niche.
- Translate complex real estate investment and financing concepts into clear, understandable, and engaging content for diverse audiences.
- Maintain a consistent brand voice across various types of content and platforms.
- Conduct thorough research on industry-related topics to support and enhance your writing.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or related fields
- Minimum of 1 year experience in digital marketing and communication
- A compelling copywriting portfolio is required.
- Versatile in the use of computers.
- Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to write creatively and knowledgeably for different audiences
- Hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Google Analytics and social media management tools will be an advantage
- Experience in developing and managing marketing campaigns from concept to execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously on tight deadlines
- Strong analytical skills and ability to use insights to drive data-backed decisions
- Proven ability to operate autonomously, be resourceful, and learn quickly in a remote environment.
Application Closing Date
8th May, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
9. Senior Team Lead – Conferences at Business Day Newspaper
Business Day Newspaper – Established in 2001, is a daily business newspaper based in Lagos. It is the only Nigerian newspaper with a bureau in Accra, Ghana. It has both daily and Sunday titles. It circulates in Nigeria and Ghana.
Job Title: Senior Team Lead – Conferences
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- You will be working in the group of Senior Team – Leads consisting of a number of like-minded and similarly qualified individuals.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the General Manager, Conferences & Events to develop and execute plans and new opportunities for the department.
- Responsible for sales/marketing of sponsorship for assigned conferences and events.
- Responsible for all assigned event and conference operations throughout the year.
- Contribute to the ongoing achievement of team budgets/targets by managing events as required by business demands such as meeting with clients to discuss their needs and outlining sponsorship package options to meet these needs.
- Arranging and coordinating services, such as conference facilities, vendors, signage positioning, displays, audio-visual equipment, and accommodation for participants and sponsors.
- Managing, planning and implementing targeted and effective cross-channel marketing campaigns, with the goal of securing maximum delegate revenue.
- Working cross-functionally, to define, manage and assist with the execution of the event goals, messages, audience generation/email campaigns, speaker plan, collateral, event website and registration, and event logistics.
- Provide the conference manager with a clear marketing plan for each event.
- Manage and monitor the creation and scheduling of conference emails to the internal conference data lists, as per marketing schedule and Conference targets.
- Manage and monitor the Conference Marketing Executive to ensure events are promoted via relevant social media platforms, including (but not restricted to): Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
- Coordinate members of his/her assigned team to ensure that goals are met.
Application Closing Date
10th May, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send Applications and Curriculum Vitae to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
10. Reporter at Nigerian NewsDirect Newspaper – 2 Openings
Nigerian NewsDirect is a National Daily newspaper with over 7 years on newsstands nationwide.
Job Title: Reporter
Locations: Ota – Ogun & Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
Description
- In this role, you will be expected to chum in in-depth, timely and resourceful news reports on a daily basis for the sector you are assigned to cover.
- Knowledge of digital media tools is a must for this role as submission of news reports is not limited to written reports but includes graphs, video and picture content.
- The right candidate will also be expected to be a good communicator and relationship expert who is able to make valuable contacts.
Requirements
- Candidates should possess HND / Bachelor’s Degrees in Mass Communication, Economics, English and Literary studies or related fields with relevant work experience.
- Creative writing skills, good storytelling and fluency in English Language
- Candidates must be diligent, willing to achieve set goals and of good character
- Experience working in print media or any other form of news media.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Resume and Cover Letters to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note: Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.
