First Excelsia Professional Services Limited – Our client, a prominent publishing firm, is seeking applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: French Translator
Location: Lagos
Duties and Responsibilities
- Converting text and audio recordings in English Language to French Language and vice versa
- Ensuring translated texts conveys original meaning and tone
- Preparing subtitles for videos and online presentations
- Cross-reference specialized dictionaries and translation tools to check quality of translation
- Proofread translated texts for grammar, spelling and punctuation accuracy
- Follow up with internal team members and management to ensure translation meets their needs
- Edit content with an eye toward maintaining its original format (e.g. font and structure)
- Must tailor all outgoing content to suit the vision and mission of the organisation.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate must satisfy the following:
- Minimum of 3 years work experience as a French Translator or similar role
- Fluency in both English and French Languages
- Excellent proofreading skills with the ability to identify grammar, spelling and punctuation errors
- Good knowledge of content editing tools
- Familiarity with translation software
- Excellent writing and editing skills in both English and French Languages
- Must have a Degree in French Language or related field
- Certification in Linguistics will be an added advantage.
Job Title: Content Writer
Location: Lagos
Duties and Responsibilities
- Creation of engaging content for release to the public.
- Must tailor all outgoing content to suit the vision and mission of the organisation.
- Write clear marketing copy to promote our products/services
- Prepare well-structured drafts using Content Management Systems
- Proofread and edit content produced by other members of the team before publication
- Coordinate with marketing and design teams to illustrate articles
- Conduct simple keyword research and use SEO guidelines to increase web traffic
- Promote content on social media
- Identify customers’ needs & gaps in contents and recommend new topics
- Analyze content to determine where changes need to be made and ensure all-around consistency (style, fonts, images and tone)
- Update website content as needed
- Actively manage and promote created content for maximum penetration.
Requirements
The ideal candidate must satisfy the following:
- Must have a proven track record of producing pieces that increase engagement and drive leads.
- Minimum of 3 years work experience as a Content Writer, Copywriter or similar role
- Portfolio of published articles
- Familiarity with both print and web publications
- Excellent writing and editing skills in English Language
- Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems (e.g. WordPress)
- Must have a degree in English Language or related field.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: executivesearch@firstexcelsia.com using the Job Title as the subject of the e-mail.
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