Pulse Nigeria | Recruitment

Pulse is Africa’s leading innovative media company, informing and engaging Africa’s young audience – and providing expansive media reach and creative marketing solutions to partners. We run news websites and social channels and marketing and production across Francophone and Anglophone West Africa and East Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Manager

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community management strategies that align with the brand vision and increase user engagement across platforms.
• Oversee the management and growth of community platforms, ensuring a consistent and positive brand experience.
• Cultivate a strong community presence that leads to an increase in brand loyalty and customer lifetime value.
• Liaise with the D2C team to ensure community feedback is incorporated into product development and content strategies.
• Monitor, measure, and report on community engagement and growth metrics, utilizing insights to steer future strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate community initiatives into broader marketing campaigns and brand storytelling.
• Facilitate a feedback loop between the community and the organization to ensure that user needs and preferences are understood and addressed.

Skills and Qualifications

• Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree / HND in relevant fields with 3 – 5 years work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and growing online communities, with a particular focus on messaging platforms like WhatsApp.
• Strong understanding of community engagement strategies and proven ability to build and maintain brand presence on digital platforms.
• Experience in leveraging community insights to inform product and content decisions, with an emphasis on driving sales through community-building.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders, from community members to executive leadership.
• Familiarity with analytics and reporting tools to track community health and derive actionable insights.
• Creative and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to innovate community engagement tactics in a dynamic digital landscape.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with teams across the organization to align community management with overall business goals

Salary
N200,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
30th July, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@pulse.ng using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Brand Partnerships Manager

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time

• Identify potential brand partners that align with our strategic goals and audience interests.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive partnership strategy, including partner identification, negotiation, and contract closure.
• Manage the entire partnership lifecycle, from initial outreach and negotiation to implementation and ongoing optimization.
• Initiate creative co-branding and co-marketing initiatives that enhance brand value and drive audience engagement.
• Explore new models of collaboration that can open up additional revenue streams.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and potential partnership opportunities.
• Analyze competitive market strategies and adjust partnership tactics to maintain competitive advantage.
• Define key performance indicators for each partnership and regularly monitor and report on partnership performance.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior management based on partnership outcomes and market feedback.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams to ensure partnership alignment with overall business objectives.
• Work closely with marketing to leverage partnerships in campaigns and promotions, maximizing visibility and engagement.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven track record of successfully managing brand partnerships, particularly in the digital media, eCommerce, or related industries.
• Experience in negotiating and implementing complex deals with a record of measurable success.
• Strong business acumen with strategic and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities.
• Proficient in CRM software and data analysis tools.
• Highly motivated, entrepreneurial spirit, and an innate ability to spot opportunities for growth.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong leadership qualities and the ability to inspire and engage various stakeholders

Salary
N400,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
30th July, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@pulse.ng using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Lifestyle Reporter

Location:  Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Collect, verify, fact-check and analyze newsworthy information thoroughly
• Create and deliver news stories (article, video and/or social posts) with the audience’s perspective in mind
• Receive assignments or investigate news leads/tips
• Contact, interview and research sources
• Maintain notes and audio/video recordings
• Abide by journalism’s ethics and codes
• Cooperate with reporters, video editors, social media managers, chief editor, producers etc
• Stay up-to-date with the latest current events by properly monitoring news, attending events and building contacts and sources for use in future stories
• Attend press conferences, events, and file report in a timely manner.
• Assist and guide the content team with developing story ideas and stories.
• Develop and publish weekly reviews, opinion pieces, reports and story ideas.
• Edit and/or assist in editing and proofreading reporter and senior reporter’s stories.
• Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, etc.

Requirements
Skills that would make a candidate successful in this role

• Experience with content marketing and various content formats such as article, social and video and a proven ability to drive readership.
• Excellent communication and news story-telling skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• A lot of energy, passion and enthusiasm

Application Closing Date
26th July, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: careers@pulse.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Managing Editor

Location: Nigeria 

Key Responsibilities

• Define and uphold the editorial vision and strategy for Pulse Picks, ensuring content aligns with the brand’s voice and business objectives.
• Develop editorial guidelines to uphold brand integrity and voice.
• Manage and mentor the editorial team, including writers, editors, and content strategists to meet and surpass KPIs.
• Lead editorial planning, overseeing the creation and curation of content that engages and grows the platform’s audience.
• Maintain the highest editorial standards across all content, while integrating SEO best practices to enhance discoverability and rank in search engine results.
• Work closely with marketing, design, and product teams to ensure a cohesive content strategy that supports product launches and brand campaigns.
• Adjust editorial strategy based on data-driven insights to meet engagement and conversion goals.

Skills and Qualifications

• Candidates should possess HND / Bachelor’s Degrees with 6+ years relevant work experience.
• Proven experience in an Editor in Chief role or similar leadership position within a content-driven organization.
• A portfolio that demonstrates excellence in editorial content creation and management.
• Experience in editorial roles with a focus on content commerce platforms and familiarity with the FMCG sector
• An analytical approach to understanding audience data and translating it into actionable editorial strategies.
• A creative thinker with a knack for identifying and telling stories in a way that captivates and engages a diverse audience.
• Ability to innovate content delivery to stay relevant in a rapidly changing media environment.
• Familiarity with content management systems, SEO best practices, and digital analytics tools.
• Understanding of the digital media landscape, including social media dynamics and multimedia content.

Application Closing Date
30th July, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@pulse.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Graphic Designer

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Define and develop a distinctive brand identity for each vertical within Pulse Picks, ensuring that each one has a unique yet coherent visual language that aligns with our overarching brand ethos.
• Create compelling logos and brand identity that capture the essence of each vertical, resonating with our target audience and differentiating each vertical’s offerings.
• Oversee the design of web assets, ensuring a seamless and visually engaging user experience across our platforms.
• Collaborate with the UX/UI teams to implement design that not only looks great but also optimizes user flow and interaction.
• Produce innovative motion graphics that enhance our storytelling across various channels, including video content and digital advertising.
• Craft visually stunning social media templates for our content marketing activities that capture & drive user interaction and sharing.
• Lead and inspire a team of designers, providing direction and feedback to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, content, and product teams to ensure design supports business and marketing strategies.

Skills

• A strong portfolio showcasing expertise in brand identity, web design, motion graphics, and social media material creation.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with web design tools.
• An ability to translate brand strategy into visual concepts and designs that communicate the desired message to the target audience.
• A keen understanding of design trends and how they can be leveraged to keep the brand current and appealing.
• A collaborative spirit that thrives in cross-functional team environments, with excellent communication skills to articulate design concepts and rationales.
• Experience in managing and directing a team of creatives, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple design projects from concept through completion.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: career@pulse.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Design Lead

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Define and develop a distinctive brand identity for each vertical within Pulse Picks, ensuring that each one has a unique yet coherent visual language that aligns with our overarching brand ethos.
• Create compelling logos and brand identity that capture the essence of each vertical, resonating with our target audience and differentiating each vertical’s offerings.
• Oversee the design of web assets, ensuring a seamless and visually engaging user experience across our platforms.
• Collaborate with the UX/UI teams to implement design that not only looks great but also optimizes user flow and interaction.
• Produce innovative motion graphics that enhance our storytelling across various channels, including video content and digital advertising.
• Craft visually stunning social media templates for our content marketing activities that capture & drive user interaction and sharing.
• Lead and inspire a team of designers, providing direction and feedback to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, content, and product teams to ensure design supports business and marketing strategies.

Skills

• A strong portfolio showcasing expertise in brand identity, web design, motion graphics, and social media material creation.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with web design tools.
• An ability to translate brand strategy into visual concepts and designs that communicate the desired message to the target audience.
• A keen understanding of design trends and how they can be leveraged to keep the brand current and appealing.
• A collaborative spirit that thrives in cross-functional team environments, with excellent communication skills to articulate design concepts and rationales.
• Experience in managing and directing a team of creatives, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple design projects from concept through completion

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@pulse.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.