Job Title: Editor in Chief, Pulse Sports
Location: Nigeria
Position Summary
- We are looking for an Editor in Chief who will be responsible for shaping the content direction of an exciting new media product of Pulse – Pulse Sports – and grow and manage a team of talented sports reporters, social media managers, and videographers.
- You will have a proven track record of reporting sports related news and events, and creating engaging sports related content in a wide variety of digital and social media story formats suited to our audience.
- You will have excellent knowledge of sports locally, in Africa and globally, and have a good network within the sports industry. As Editor in Chief, you will be a key driver of Pulse’s growth in the sports segment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee Editorial planning and strategy execution for all sports-related coverage – reporters should contribute original reporting on sports-related events in real-time across the Pulse Sports website and social media channels
- Develop compelling formats and styles for the various pages and social channels, ensuring content is always engaging and innovative
- Secure top-level contributors and source interviews, profiles, and features for exclusive content
- Maximize the potential of major sporting events, securing key partnerships and access for coverage
- Quality control of published content – story authenticity, fact-checking, spelling, grammar, punctuation – and ensure stories are reflective of our Editorial guidelines at all times
- Work closely with the Project Leader to ensure that marketing strategies for Pulse Sports are effective in building brand positioning and awareness
- Work closely with the Project Leader and commercial teams to support sales and lead generation efforts
- Reach traffic and overall performance KPIs of Pulse Sports and actively identify and implement strategies to increase reach and relevance
- Liaise with Tech & Product Teams on back-end and front-end updates, mobile development, and CMS changes
- Ensuring synergies with other Pulse products and teams are maximized and closely collaborating with our international partners
- Promote a work environment of continuous improvement, manage team learning sessions and facilitate knowledge sharing on an ongoing basis
- Build relationships and strategic partnerships in the industry, such as with key sporting bodies, sporting agents, athletes, and other relevant stakeholders
- Stay up to date of the latest trends and be aware of competitive activity in the market to ensure that the Pulse Sports offering is always innovative
- Representing Pulse Sports at industry events exploring opportunities to promote our brand image
Desired Skills & Experience
- A strong editorial background in sports-related digital media
- Excellent knowledge of sports locally, in Africa and globally
- Passion for producing exclusive stories
- Passion for football and other sports (local and international)
- Experience leading and managing a team of reporters
- Entrepreneurial attitude and a commercial mindset
- Great relationship-building and negotiating skills to gain access to top sporting events locally and internationally
- Excellent communication skills
- Reliability and efficiency in a fast-paced environment
- A lot of energy and enthusiasm.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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