The Republic is a brand-new journal that offers in-depth coverage of news, discussions, and views on politics, science, culture, and other topics via a Nigerian viewpoint. We are a brand-new newspaper that examines and rewrites the Nigerian narrative…
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Category: Media Research
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Description Summary:
What You’ll Do for Us
The Social Media Manager position targets seasoned (post-NYSC) social media strategists, authors, and/or researchers with a clear passion for Nigerian and African politics, it is one of our more senior positions.
Responsibilities:
- Identify potential content solutions and expansion opportunities.
- Assess and enhance The Republic’s content creation and distribution models.
- Establish and maintain a network of social media influencers and partners that can guarantee the widespread and significant circulation of The Republic’s stories and offerings
- Help direct The Republic’s expansion into video-based platforms like TikTok.
- As the social media manager, you will collaborate with our editor-in-chief and art director to determine the key social media audiences for The Republic and create a plan for reaching them.
Requirements:
Qualification
- Preferred educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in communications, politics, and science.
- Possessing a master’s degree and relevant professional certifications is advantageous.
- Proficiency in MS Office, with a focus on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SPC.
- Exceptional quantitative analysis skills.
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and project management abilities.
Additional Qualification
It would be a plus if you possess the following:
- You must be client-focused, extremely professional, and work hard to ensure audience and customer satisfaction.
- Have a clear passion for Nigerian and African politics.
- Possess keen awareness of the knowledge that is lacking from online and offline debates about Nigeria and the larger African continent, and be able to provide the data required to fill that gap.
Additional Information
Only candidates residing in Lagos are eligible for this paid, full-time post. The monthly gross income for this position ranges from N350,000 to N550,000 (benefits included), depending on experience, education, and other factors.
Method of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates should upload their resume to APPLY. Instead of a cover letter, please describe in 600–800 words the most intriguing social media campaign you are aware of. This campaign must be a legitimate, ongoing effort; it can be one you worked on or read about. Those who have been shortlisted will be required to pass a series of tests before they may be contacted for an interview.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is April 30, 2023, 23:59 (WAT), therefore apply as soon as possible.
