VACANCY: ICIR is hiring a news editor

The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) is looking to engage the services of a news editor.

The successful candidate will coordinate daily newsgathering.

He will also manage a team of reporters working with the ICIR.

The right candidate must be a degree holder.

The right candidate must have five (or more) years of working experience and have worked in the newsroom.

Interested candidates are to send a CV and cover letter to info@icirnigeria.org

 

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