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Country Editors at The Business Year

The Business YearLagos, Nigeria Design, Graphics and Media
Full Time
The Business Year (TBY) is a leading research firm and publisher of annual economic resources on national economies. Present in over 25 countries, TBY provides first-hand access to the people and ideas shaping business and policy throughout the world. Each country-specific edition contains a comprehensive range of interviews and analysis, offering an inside look at doing business in the world’s most dynamic economies. TBY’s interviewees, readers, and partners comprise an international network of thought-leaders who are helping to define the future of the global economy.

Your Role: 

  • As the editorial wheel of a small, in-country team, you will shape the editorial direction of our products and conduct interviews with top executives and other figures.

Your daily adventures will include:

  • Conducting interviews with business leaders and public authorities
  • Performing market research in highly dynamic markets.
  • Participating in business events and networking sessions, creating connections.
  • Identifying trends and topics that shape the editorial direction of your projects.
  • Writing articles for our publications and website, related to the investment landscape of the country you are working in.

Minimum requirements

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

  • University graduate with a sound knowledge of international, political, business, and economic affairs
  • Perfect command of both written and spoken English. Fluency in a second language, preferably Spanish, French, Portuguese, or Arabic is a plus
  • Commercial and business acumen
  • Availability to be based in the field for up to 11 months of the year, spending 3-8 months in each country
  • Relevant journalistic experience or training
  • Outstanding personal presentation
  • Excellent organizational, networking, and interpersonal skills to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Pro-active self-starter, functioning well within a team environment while being capable of working independently

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Research
  • Business Intelligence
  • Media
  • Communications
  • Public Relations
  • Networking

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