Editor,Magazine - Lagos Mainland

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rnA magazine features editor is responsible for the content and quality of their publication and ensures that stories are engaging and informative.
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rnMost opportunities are in large publishing companies that produce a wide range of titles.These include weekly and monthly consumer or lifestyle titles, which are commonly referred to as 'glossy' magazine
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rnHowever,features editors are also employed by trade magazines,specialist publishers,online media and in-house magazines.
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rnMagazine features editors do not always need specialist knowledge of the subject they cover, unless the content is highly technical, although an interest in the subject is usually expected.
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rnJob Duties/Responsibilities
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rn organizing meetings with writers and artists to discuss ideas for artwork,layout and features;
rn negotiating payments with freelance writers;
rn understanding and complying with media law and industry ethical guidelines;
rn commissioning articles from freelance and in-house writers;
rn managing writing staff and freelance feature writers;
rn editing and re-writing articles, some of which may be rejected or returned to the writer for revision;
rn overseeing artwork, design and photography for the features section of the magazine;
rn attending photo shoots;
rn overseeing the layout, appearance and content of feature articles;
rn generating ideas for features with writing staff;
rn selecting feature articles for each issue;
rn sending out briefs to writers, which can include word count, deadline, fee and writing style;
rn proofreading all pages before going to press;
rn networking with others at industry events;
rn assisting other staff to meet their deadlines.
rn raising the profile of the magazine;
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rnHow to APPLY
rnQualified and Interested Applicant should forward their CV to or the address box below
rnNote: Only shortlisted applicant that will be contacted
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