JOB PURPOSE:

• An adept editorial writer and opinion editor to lead and evolve and spearhead important content across multiple platforms with innovative, digital-first approaches. In addition to the weekly print publications, the ideal candidate serves readers across platforms, including our site, apps, newsletters, and social media accounts.

• S/he manages a network of writers, including diverse contributors, experts in key areas of our coverage, and readers who want to be heard.

• The successful candidate is required to reimagine opinion sections as well as creating a platform of strong debate and conversation on issues that resonate with our readers.

• The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of how opinion content is consumed in the digital arena and is able to devise and implement a successful audience strategy, while s/he oversees strong print editions. The ability to identify, recruit and deploy opinion writers is essential, as is a talent for convening online and offline conversations and discussions on immerging issues.

• The candidate should have a strong understanding of legal and ethical considerations in keeping with the high standards upheld in the opinion pages.

• Responsibilities include; developing a diverse team of contributing writers that can be relied upon to weigh in, especially on significant news; knowledge of where stories are happening and writing or assigning opinion counterparts in a timely manner; and diverse perspectives and working with editors, photographers, designers, and the editorial team members to ensure pieces — from quick-hit op-eds to high-impact enterprise — are presented in a meaningful way.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in journalism, English, communications, or related field preferred.

• Demonstrate success working in a deadline-driven environment, highly organized, detail-oriented, and ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks.

How to Apply:

• Applicants who meet the above criteria should apply through the Fortune Career website CLICK HERE submit in person at Independent News & Media Plc., on Sierra Leone St., Tegene Bldg, 7th Floor, adjacent to Global Hotel, Beqilo Be't area. For further information, you may call 0114163020.

• Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.