Media vacancies for health editor, correspondent, video editor, others

One of Nigeria’s foremost Online publishing platforms is currently expanding its frontiers with the launch of an online health vertical.

The platform which is envisaged to become Nigeria’s go-to website in health sector coverage has, therefore, declared the following vacancies open:

1. Assistant Editor, Health
Functional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Research and write stories
• Manage reporters on specific assignments
• Edit articles
• Determine a story’s emphasis, length, and format, and organise material accordingly
• Work under the direction of a Senior Editor as assigned
• Attend regular editorial meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements
• Proven work experience as a Health Writer, or similar role
• Portfolio of published articles
• Strong, proven editing ability, involving writing, line editing, substantive editing, copyediting, tone, and headline creation in English
• Knowledge of health and wellness
• Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems (e.g. WordPress)
• Ability to fact-check long-form content pieces
• Time-management skills
• Familiarity with SEO

Education/Experience/Language requirements
• To be successful in this role, you should have experience with health reporting and leads for investigative stories
• First degree or equivalent

2. Chief Correspondent
Responsibilities:
• News hunting: Makes plans for special coverage of news
• Special Reporting: S/he will engage in in-depth and investigative reporting of health sector, as it requires experience and expertise

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• To mobilize reporters and see the activities are covered properly and reporters are missing nothing
• Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
• Comparative study of competitors: S/he analyses the works of competitors and is fully aware of their activities to make for further improvement in their work.

Education/Experience/Language requirements
(Same as above)

3. Correspondent
Responsibilities:
• Gather information for news or human interest stories on health issues
• Utilise a number of sources to gain different perspectives and facts
• Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a particular story
• Gather information about health stories through research, interviews, experience

Education/Experience/Language requirements
• (Same as above)

4. Reporters
Responsibilities:
• In-depth researching and reporting on the health beat
• Receiving assignments and evaluating leads and tips in order to develop story ideas
• Discuss issues with editors in order to establish priorities and positions

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

(Same as above)

5. Video Editor
• As a film or video editor, you’ll be responsible for assembling recorded raw material into a finished product suitable for publication
• The material may include camera footage, dialogue, sound effects, graphics and special effects
• This is a key role in the post-production process and your skills can determine the quality and delivery of the final product
• You’ll usually work closely with other team members to achieve the desired end result

Competencies

• You are versatile with digital technology, specialist computer software and high-quality digitisation of sound and pictures
• In some instances, you may be given creative freedom, while in others you’ll just be required to operate the necessary machines
• You’ll work on a variety of productions, including: commercials, feature films, music videos, etc.
• Digitally cutting files to put together the sequence of the film and deciding what’s usable
• Creating a ‘rough cut’ (or assembly edit) of films and determining the exact cutting for the next and final stages
• Reordering and fine-tuning the content to ensure the logical sequencing and smooth running of the film/video
• Overseeing the quality and progress of audio and video engineering and editing
• Experimenting with styles and techniques, including the design of graphic elements
• Writing voiceover/commentary
• Suggesting or selecting music
• Finalising technical aspects such as correcting faulty footage, grading and colouring and adding special effects, etc.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

(Same as above)

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6. Studio Engineer
Responsibilities:
• Helping with the creative process. This means working with video team during the recording session to try to capture the very best take
• Helping with arrangements of tracks and instrumentation
• Other duties as applicable

Competencies:
• Studio engineers typically have experience working with audio electronics and computers, and should have strong communication skills
Education/Experience/Language requirements (Hands-on practical job experience, in addition to the above)

7. Camera operator
Responsibilities:
• Assembling and setting up equipment.
• Planning, preparing and rehearsing scenes.
• Following camera scripts
• Creatively framing and capturing action
• Responding quickly to directions
• Liaising with lighting and technical staff
Competencies:
• Ability to travel at short notice
• Travel between locations
• Long and irregular working hours
Education/Experience/Language requirements (Practical skills, enthusiasm and relevant experience, in addition to the above)

8. Audio Engineer
Responsibilities:
• Minimising unwanted sounds
• Regulating volume levels and sound quality
• Setting up ambient sound microphones
• Collaborating with producers and performers
• Providing oversight during live productions
• Meeting clients’ quality standards
• Maintaining and repairing equipment

Competencies:
• Audio engineers operate the equipment necessary to record sounds for recordings that might be strictly audio or that might also include video
• Handling of equipment necessary for producing the best sound at all times

Education/Experience/Language requirements:
(Practical skills, enthusiasm and relevant experience, in addition to the above)

Mode of Application:
Interested persons should forward their application, with detailed CV to job_vacancies2019@outlook.com