Content Writers at Cyclofoss Technologies Limited

Cyclofoss Technologies Limited is a startup company based in Lagos. The company operates web-based and social media platforms in a number of categories. Cyclofoss is a great place to work where people are inspired to be the best they can be. The organization is founded on the simple philosophy of building innovative businesses around great teams. The company recognize that its continued success as a company depends largely on the collective strengths of its employees.

Cyclofoss Technologies Limited is seeking to fill the position of:

Job Position: Content Writer

Location: Lagos

Level: Entry Level or Mid-level

Type: Permanent - Full-time

Description

• This general-assignment role will cover breaking news for a constantly-updated news platform, mobile applications and the Social Media channels. The writer covers general breaking news locally and Internationally.
• While the candidate might cover day to day news developments in all categories, the prime responsibility is to find revealing and breaking news stories for our news platforms.
• Note, this role is not work-at-home, it requires the selected candidate to be resuming in our office daily on work days.

The Role

• The ideal candidate would be writing for the web / print and engaging the audience via social media.

Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Must be a disciplined self-starter who can generate a large story count on a daily basis, while creating and maintaining important contacts.
• Must be able to write and edit stories while working under deadline pressures
• Manage daily coverage of the top stories especially in Entertainment industry.
• Monitor the Web at-large, TV Stations and Print publications for stories and source materials
• You have to be quick and resourceful in the field.
• We thrive on unique content and approaching stories in a way unlike anyone else.
• Ability to develop and maintain news sources.
• Aggressive attitude with a strong desire to advance in the broadcasting media.
• Quick learner who is fully committed to meeting the challenge
• Ability to dig up stories
• Multi-tasking pro: Ability to be organized with the capability to concentrate on more than one event at a time, able to follow written and verbal instructions under supervision.
• Proven ability to work under pressure to meet daily/weekly deadlines.
• Ability to be precise and accurate in writing.
• Work effectively in a team environment

Minimum Requirements:

• Educational Qualification: HND / BSc in any discipline.
• Experience: Entry or Mid-level
• Skills in the following areas: writing, broadcast journalism, news judgment, computer skills.
• Exceptional reporting skills and attention to detail
• Strong grammar, communication skills and command of language
• Knowledge of the entertainment, fashion and lifestyle industry in Nigeria
• Familiar with Local and International Entertainment News platforms and follower of Celebrity news.
• The environment may be fast-paced at times, requires the ability to rapidly accept change, requires the ability to handle multiple tasks and set priorities, and requires the ability to handle significant amounts of stress.
• Publish to the web and social media.
• Monitor news wires and competitive media.
• Self-starter with proven ability to meet deadlines and pay close attention to detail and fact-checking.
• Excellent communication skill - both oral and written - with an impressive reputation for building and maintaining relationships with people at all levels of an organization, across a diverse range of cultural, generational, ethnic, racial, educational and social backgrounds.

Salary

• Above industry standard

Application Closing Date
9th June, 2015

How To Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to:
career@cyclofoss.com using Job Title as the Subject of the email.

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