Nigerian NewsDirect hiring Managing Editor, Business Development Manager, Digital Media Manager, Reporters

NewsDirect Global Concepts Ltd, publishers of Nigerian NewsDirect newspaper, has the following vacancies: Managing Editor, Business Development & Marketing Manager, Digital Media Manager and Reporters/Correspondents.

Managing Editor

For this role, the selected candidate will work hybrid, which includes three days onsite weekly at the organisation’s office in Ogba, Lagos State.

The starting salary for the role of Managing Editor is N300,000 per month. It comes with performance bonus.

Candidates are expected to be flexible and able to supervise production from 5 pm as part of their editorial responsibilities.

Business Development & Marketing Manager

The starting salary for this role is N150,000 in addition to commision. This role is hybrid, and field work is required.

As Business Development and Marketing Manager at Nigerian NewsDirect, you’ll be responsible for driving revenue growth, leading the marketing team, securing corporate and classified advertisements, developing strategic partnerships, and executing campaigns that increase brand visibility and profitability.

Digital Media Manager

Applicants for this role should ideally have previously managed or supervised a digital media team or online platform (website, social media or YouTube).

This role is full-time, requires flexibility, and hybrid attendance. Salary is N125,000 per month.

Reporters / Correspondents

The Reporters/Correspondents role pays N80,000 monthly.

Successful candidates will be required to work on-site at least two times a week alongside income generation requirements.

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