Premium Times Services Limited, publishers of Premium Times, is a Nigerian media organisation based in Abuja with a vision to help strenghten Nigeria’s democracy, advance the socio-economic wellbeing and the rights of the people, promote and enrich their cultural practices, and advocate for best practices, good governance, transparency and human rights…
Editor, Investigations
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience5 – 7 years
- LocationNigeria
- Job FieldMedia / Advertising / Branding
Ideal candidates should have the high-level ability:
- To uncover complex stories, an in-depth understanding of investigative techniques, and the ability to manage high-stakes investigations that drive impact.
- To lead our team on major investigative projects.
- To edit news stories, features, and opinion pieces for clarity, grammar, accuracy, and style, ensuring that content is engaging and publication-ready.
- To identify more robust or more relevant angles buried within stories written by reporters and others.
- To ensure comprehensive coverage of major local, national, and international stories, with a strong emphasis on investigative journalism and in-depth reporting.
- To develop content strategies that align with Premium Times’ editorial vision, audience preferences, and current affairs.
- To enrich reports with relevant background, analyses, and context.
- To accurately interpret statements/stories even when missed by reporters and other editors.
Candidates must also:
- Be organised, able to meet deadlines, and juggle various tasks while at the same time maintaining a high level of attention to detail and maintaining overall editorial quality.
- Stay informed on current events, emerging trends, and audience interests to continuously adapt the editorial direction.
- Be an agent of change.
- Possess strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Have proven experience of at least 5-7 years of handling high-profile investigations that lead to significant public impact.
- Have good interpersonal relations skills.
- Possess an inquiring mind and logical reasoning.
- Have a deep passion for journalism and a commitment to accuracy and truth.
- Have an aversion to corruption.
- Be willing to work.
Method of Application
Interested candidates should send a detailed curriculum vitae, cover letter of interest, and two (2) writing samples or links to published stories in a single PDF document emailed to hr@premiumtimesng.com
For: Editors – Southwest And Northern Regions Of Nigeria. (kindly indicate ‘EDITOR -SOUTHWEST REGION’ OR ‘EDITOR -NORTHERN REGION’ as the subject of the mail). Only ideal and qualified candidates will be contacted.
For Editor, Investigations: (kindly indicate ‘EDITOR -INVESTIGATIONS’ as the subject of the mail). Only ideal and qualified candidates will be contacted.
For Standard Desk Editor (kindly indicate ‘Standard Desk Editor’ as the subject of the mail). Only suitable and qualified candidates will be contacted
For Reporter – Southwest (kindly indicate ‘REPORTER – SOUTHWEST’ as the subject of the mail). Only ideal and qualified candidates will be contacted.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ALL APPLICATIONS IS 11.59 A.M. ON FRIDAY, 31 JANUARY 2024.
