Editor in a Leading Law Firm

Fouchix – Our client, a leading Law Firm, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Editor

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Communications
Reporting To: Brand Manager

Job Description

• The editor will be responsible for proofreading, revising, editing, copyediting and vetting the firms’ print publications, electronic publications, multimedia products and other materials.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate online and print publishing cycle and manage content areas.
• Set publication standards and establish goals and expectations.
• Suggest stories and generate headline ideas in alignment with targeted audience’s preferences.
• Oversee layout (artwork, design, photography) and check content for accuracy and errors.
• Proofread, edit and improve articles, stories or pieces.
• Cooperate and liaise with the graphics designers, photographers, external stakeholders, writers, artists etc.
• Comply with media law and ethical guidelines of the legal industry.
• Meet deadlines and budget requirements.
• Read content and correct spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors.
• Rewrite text to make it easier for readers to understand.
• Verify facts cited in materials for publication.
• Evaluate submissions from writers to decide what to publish.
• Work with writers to help their ideas and stories succeed.
• Develop story and content ideas according to the publication’s style and editorial policy of the firm.
• Allocate space for the text, photos, and illustrations that make up a story or content.
• Approve final versions submitted by staff.

Qualifications & Key Skills

• A minimum of a B.A / B.Sc Degree in English, English Literature, Mass Communications, Journalism or related field.
• A second Degree in English will be an added advantage.
• 2 – 4 years work experience.
• Certifications in grammar courses is required.
• Proven working experience as an Editor
• Strong understanding of grammar and syntax.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the rules of concord.
• Strong writing/editing/proofreading skills and an excellent portfolio.
• Hands on experience with MS Office and InDesign, Photoshop or other publishing tools.
• Proven familiarity with SEO and social media best practices.
• Excellent written skills in English.
• An eye for detail along with critical thinking.
• Prioritizing and multitasking.

Deadline: 30th September, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@fouchix.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.