We have designed Marie Claire Nigeria to amplify the captivating voice of contemporary women through various touch points. From trend-setting fashion to outstanding features, Marie Claire Nigeria is set to impact women across the continent and beyond.
Summary:
- We are searching for an experienced fashion and beauty editor to join our creative team.
- Your goal will be to provide dynamic, exceptional, informative, and appealing editorials and content regarding the fashion industry and its trends to attract our targeted audience.
- Your goal is also to build customer loyalty for our exclusive fashion and beauty features.
- You will perform a range of tasks, including conceptualisation and execution of campaigns, evaluating proofs, setting publication goals, designing content, creating outstanding editorials, and generating story ideas.
- As the editor, you will show a good eye for detail and the know-how to manage all the moving parts of a publication.
- To excel in this position, the successful candidate will also possess excellent communication, editing, and proofreading skills.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the Editor-in-Chief and Digital Editor to define the fashion and beauty strategy across all our digital platforms.
- Design the contents of publications based on the company’s publication's style, editorial policy, and publishing specifications.
- Create storylines and produce innovative story ideas that align with the brand’s core values and appeal to our target audience.
- Write fashion and beauty interviews, opinion pieces, and news stories for the website that meet the global standard.
- Establish and maintain the publication standards and goals.
- Building relationships with fashion designers, beauty brands, and other industry-related professionals.
- Coordinate with and oversee projects with designers, photographers, writers and output (artwork, design and photography).
- Commission and supervise stories from in-house writers, freelancers, and other media employees.
- Representing the brand at fashion and beauty shows, and other networking events.
- Supervising and managing the layout of the fashion and beauty categories on the website.
- Meet tight deadlines and monitor budgets.
- Proofread and edit stories or art pieces.
Requirements
- A portfolio and track record that embodies the values of Marie Claire.
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field.
- Proven work experience as a fashion and beauty editor.
- Possess proven connections and access to people in the fashion and beauty industry and related industries.
- Deep interest in the fashion and beauty industry and its trends.
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with an excellent portfolio.
- Excellent interpersonal and team management skills.
- In-depth knowledge of SEO and social media best practices.
- Ample knowledge of Content Management Systems (CMS).
- A creative thinker with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven experience with MS Office, InDesign, Photoshop, or other publishing tools.
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