We are the platform leading in reach – with over 100 million users and over 100 million video views on our own channels per month. We’re also a marketing partner, empowering brands with our expansive media reach and 360 degree in-house marketing solutions. Additionally, Pulse is the licensee publisher of the regional Business Insider Africa.
Pulse is recruiting for the following position:
Job Title: Music Reporter
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Position Summary
- Pulse is looking for a Music Reporter with a solid editorial/ journalistic background who will research, monitor, fact-check and write news stories surrounding the music industry with the Pulse audience in mind.
- You will have a knack for breaking down complex topics to make them interesting, relatable and easy to understand.
The Role
- This position is based in our Lagos office, reporting to the Director of Content.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collect, verify, fact-check and analyze newsworthy information thoroughly.
- Create and deliver music-related stories (article, video and/or social posts) with the audience’s perspective in mind.
- Proofread your work to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, etc.
- Work on assignments and investigate news leads/tips.
- Contact, interview and research sources.
- Maintain notes and audio/video recordings.
- Collaborate with other reporters, video editors, social media managers, producers etc.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest current events in the industry by properly monitoring news, attending events and building contacts and sources for use in future stories.
- Attend events and file reports in a timely manner.
- Develop and publish weekly reviews, opinion pieces and music reports.
- Edit and/or assist in editing and proofreading stories as assigned.
- Ensure accuracy and consistency with the Pulse brand voice and adherence to the Pulse Content Framework.
- Ensure published stories are fully compliant with copyright laws and are not plagiarized.
- Actively contribute to the success of the Content team by developing story ideas, sourcing exclusive stories, and making other innovative suggestions.
- Actively identify, suggest and implement strategies to increase the readership and reach of Pulse
- Stay keyed into trends and the competitive landscape to ensure that Pulse as a media brand is always ahead of the curve.
- Abide by the core principles of journalism, the code of ethics for Nigerian journalists, and worldwide journalistic ethics and standards.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience covering/ writing news and entertainment stories about the music industry for a digital publication.
- Great networking skills to source news stories and secure interviews in the music industry
- Passion for producing exclusive stories.
- Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, coupled with excellent listening skills and a positive and enthusiastic phone presence.
- Extremely self-motivated and diligent.
- Good knowledge of Google Workspace – docs, sheets, drive, slides, etc.
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- A lot of energy, passion and enthusiasm.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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