Writer / Content Specialist
Xyples LLC
Lagos
Commission, New-Grad, Permanent
Job Description
Reporting to the director of content, the writer/content specialist will play a critical role in the newly developed content team, which will be responsible for the collecting, developing and packaging of dynamic content. An exceptional writer, with the ability to make complex content digestible and relatable, the writer/content specialist will create content for digital channels and traditional print materials. He/she will be adept at AP style, comfortable creating all forms of content, including news stories, email communications, social media content, brochure content, etc. and skillful in writing content that achieves desired outcomes. He/she will be a team player, a strong relationship builder and possess the ability to mine and identify stories from key partners. The writer/content specialist will support the Division of Marketing and Communications overarching content strategy by supporting the development and execution of a strategic content calendar that seeks to support and advance the Xyples LLC’s vision and mission.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations or English.
Minimum of 4 (four) years of experience of multi-channel content creation required.
Advancement communications experience is highly desirable
Job Specific Qualifications
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, excellent storytelling capabilities and a demonstrated ability to achieve desired outcomes through content creation.
Detailed and deadline-oriented, accurate and efficient, the writer/content specialist must be able to manage multiple content responsibilities at once.
Must be an excellent editor and proofreader and possess strong copy-editing skills.
Experience with email communications systems, content management systems, including WordPress, and other social media and digital technologies designed to support communications strategies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Must also have the ability to oversee and execute multiple projects simultaneously while working effectively under the pressure of last-minute deadlines and changing priorities.
Must partner and collaborate well with various stakeholder groups and understand how to map content creation with the nuances of varied and unique audiences.
Must be adept at ingesting and translating business requirements and goals into engaging content that can be leveraged across all mediums.
Must be outcome-driven, resourceful, organized, accountable and committed to collaboration.
Higher education experience strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
Create dynamic engaging content for digital channels and print materials in alignment with Xyples LLC’s brand identity standards and communication messaging guidelines.
Collect, develop and package dynamic engaging content for digital channels and print materials in alignment with Xyples LLC’s brand identity standards and communication messaging guidelines.
Collaborate with campus partners, including admissions, advancement, and communicators in the schools and colleges to mine for and identify interesting stories that fully reflect the Xyples LLC experience.
Stays up-to-date on industry trends.
Training: 3 months of training
Probation: 3 months and 12 months for employment date
Location: Lagos
Experience: None required but must be matured, professional always and love using computer all-day
Workdays: Monday to Friday only, No work on Saturday and Sunday
Work time: Between the first Monday of November to the second Monday of March: 11 am to 10 pm
Work time: Between the second Monday of March to the first Monday of November: 12 noon to 11 pm
Break: 1-hour compulsory break for everyone
Environment: Fast pace
Environment: Collaborative but competitive
Required Skill: Fast typing
Required Skill: Flexible to change
Required Skill: Love using and working computers and modern technology all-day
Required Skill: Can work alone on projects and independent
Required Skill: Provide daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports
Required Skill: On-time to work
Required Skill: On-time to meetings
Required Skill: Like daily technology training
Required Skill: Good in mathematics
Required Skill: Good in English
Required Skill: Good in writing
Required Skill: Organized and good at time-management
Required Skill: Knows how to work with emails
Required Skill: Knows how to search on Google or other search engines
Required Skill: PowerPoint presentation
Required Skill: Microsoft word
Required Skill: Microsoft excel
Required Skill: Great communicator
Required Skill: Listens and follow instruction from manager
Required Skill: Not argumentative
Job Types: Full-time, Commission, New-Grad, Permanent
Salary: ₦80,000.00 to ₦202,000.00 /month
Experience:
Content Creation: 1 year (Required)
Blogging: 1 year (Required)
Writing: 1 year (Required)
journalism, communications, public relations or English: 1 year (Required)
Education:
Undergraduate (Required)
