URGENT! UR MAGAZINE SEEKS EDITORS AND REPORTERS

Urban Royal (UR) Magazine is a 100+ page bi-monthly magazine promoted and advertised around the world. Founded in Benin, Edo on June 1, 2010, Urban Royal Magazine, a department of Hex Entertainment, Hexagon Networks Ltd, was created to be a trendy, eccentric, entertainment magazine that discusses current events, music, film, fashion, lifestyles, poetry, & art as it affects the south-south region of Nigeria exclusively. UR focuses its attention upon promoting diversified talent of indigenes of the South-South Nigeria who are unique, up & coming, and passionate about what they have to offer.

EDITORS ( Features and News)

Education or Training—Bachelor’s degree in Mass Comm., English, journalism, Social sciences or related fields

Experience—One to three years editing experience
Special Skills and Personality Traits—Excellent command of the English language including punctuation, grammar, spelling, and usage; keen attention to detail; well-organized; ability to work under deadline pressure, knowledge of basic computer operations, HTML(internet) and Photography.
Special Requirements—May need to pass a copy editing test

Position Description

The role’s responsibilities will typically include:
? overseeing the layout, appearance and content of feature articles;
? generating ideas for features with writing staff;
? commissioning articles from freelance and in-house writers;
? managing writing staff and freelance feature writers;
? editing and re-writing articles, some of which may be rejected or returned to the writer for revision;
? overseeing artwork, design and photography for the features section of the magazine;
? attending photo-shoots;
? organising meetings with writers and artists to discuss ideas for artwork, layout and features;
? selecting feature articles for each issue;
? sending out briefs to writers which can include word count, deadline, fee and writing style;
? proofreading all pages before going to press;

Salary: Very Attractive

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

Education or Training—Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, Social Sciences or related fields. OND and HND also considered.

Experience—One to three years editing experience
Special Skills and Personality Traits—Excellent command of the English language including punctuation, grammar, spelling, and usage; keen attention to detail; well-organized; ability to work under deadline pressure, knowledge of basic computer operations, HTML(internet) and Photography. Knowledge of publication process; Knowledge of guidelines and copy editing/proofreading techniques; Knowledge of design and layout capabilities.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
This position assists with the magazine production process. It has primary copy editing/proofreading responsibilities and may also write occasional content for articles. Other responsibilities include:
? raising the profile of the magazine;
? assisting other staff to meet their deadlines
? Assist with layout and design of portions or entire magazine;
? Coordinate production schedule and ensures target dates are met by parties involved.
? Prepare written material for publication,
? Coordinate production schedules, and ensures printing deadlines are met.
? Monitor the progress of writers, graphic designers, photographers and production staff and report on it to the senior editorial staff.
? Maintain contact with editor, printers, faculty, staff and others associated with magazine.
? Perform clerical functions incidental to editorial activities.

Salary: Very Attractive


REPORTERS

Education or Training—Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, Social Sciences or related fields. OND and HND also considered.

Special Skills and Personality Traits—Excellent command of the English language including punctuation, grammar, spelling, and usage; keen attention to detail; well-organized; ability to work under deadline pressure, knowledge of basic computer operations, HTML(internet) and Photography. Knowledge of publication process; Knowledge of guidelines and copy editing/proofreading techniques; Knowledge of design and layout capabilities.

POSITION DESCRIPTION


? Collect and analyze information about newsworthy events to write news stories for publication
? Receive assignment or evaluates news leads and news tips to develop story idea.
? Gather information regarding story through interview, observation, and research.
? Organize material, determines slant or emphasis, writes story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
? May take photographs or shoot video to illustrate stories.

Salary: Very Attractive

CLOSING DATE: NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Please send CV and cover letters to [email protected]