Vacancy for Content Writers at Cyclofoss Technologies Limited

Employment Nigeria 24-Feb-2017 LAGOS , IT and Telecoms

Cyclofoss Technologies Limited an ICT startup company based in Lagos.

POSITION : Content Writer

Description

This general-assignment role will cover breaking news for a constantly-updated news platform, mobile applications and the Social Media channels. The writer covers general breaking news locally and Internationally.
While the candidate might cover day to day news developments in all categories, the prime responsibility is to find revealing and breaking news stories for our news platforms.
Note, this role is not work-at-home, it requires the selected candidate to be resuming in our office daily on work days.

Role
The ideal candidate would be writing for the web / print and engaging the audience via social media.

Responsibilities:

Must be a disciplined self-starter who can generate a large story count on a daily basis, while creating and maintaining important contacts.
Must be able to write and edit stories while working under deadline pressures
Manage daily coverage of the top stories especially in Entertainment industry.
Monitor the Web at-large, TV Stations and Print publications for stories and source materials
You have to be quick and resourceful in the field.
We thrive on unique content and approaching stories in a way unlike anyone else.
Ability to develop and maintain news sources.
Aggressive attitude with a strong desire to advance in the broadcasting media.
Quick learner who is fully committed to meeting the challenge
Ability to dig up stories
Multi-tasking pro: Ability to be organized with the capability to concentrate on more than one event at a time, able to follow written and verbal instructions under supervision.
Proven ability to work under pressure to meet daily/weekly deadlines.
Ability to be precise and accurate in writing.
Work effectively in a team environment

Requirements:

Educational Qualification: HND / BSc in any discipline.
Experience: Mid-level (1 - 3 years experience in media industry).
Skills in the following areas: writing, broadcast journalism, news judgment, computer skills.
Exceptional reporting skills and attention to detail
Strong grammar, communication skills and command of language
Knowledge of the entertainment, fashion and lifestyle industry in Nigeria
Familiar with Local and International Entertainment News platforms and follower of Celebrity news.
The environment may be fast-paced at times, requires the ability to rapidly accept change, requires the ability to handle multiple tasks and set priorities, and requires the ability to handle significant amounts of stress.
Publish to the web and social media.
Monitor news wires and competitive media.
Self-starter with proven ability to meet deadlines and pay close attention to detail and fact-checking.
Excellent communication skill - both oral and written - with an impressive reputation for building and maintaining relationships with people at all levels of an organization, across a diverse range of cultural, generational, ethnic, racial, educational and social backgrounds.

How To Apply
Candidates should send their CVs and Cover Letters to: career@cyclofoss.com with position applied for as the subject

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Vacancy for Content Writers at Cyclofoss Technologies Limited

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