Recruitment at Pulse Nigeria

Recruitment at Pulse Nigeria

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: Event Sponsorship & Partnership Manager

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Event Sponsorship & Partnership Manager to spearhead sponsorship acquisition and brand partnerships for our high-profile events.
• This role requires a strategic thinker with strong networking skills to identify, negotiate, and secure sponsorships that align with our brand’s vision.
• The ideal candidate will build and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders while maximizing revenue opportunities.

Key Responsibilities
Sponsorship Acquisition & Management:

• Identify, research, and approach potential sponsors and partners that align with our event goals.
• Develop compelling sponsorship proposals and presentations tailored to brand objectives.
• Negotiate and secure sponsorship deals, ensuring mutual value for both parties.
• Manage sponsorship deliverables and ensure all agreements are fulfilled before, during, and after events.

Strategic Partnerships:

• Build and nurture relationships with corporate brands, media partners, and industry leaders.
• Develop creative partnership opportunities that drive value for both parties.
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, sales, content) to enhance partner visibility and engagement.
• Stay updated on market trends to identify new partnership opportunities.

Event Planning & Execution:

• Work closely with all teams to integrate sponsors into event experiences.
• Ensure smooth execution of sponsorship activations, brand placements, and deliverables.
• Oversee on-site partner engagements and networking opportunities.
• Evaluate sponsorship impact and generate post-event reports for sponsors.

Revenue & Business Growth:

• Develop revenue strategies to maximize sponsorship income.
• Create new sponsorship packages tailored to different brands and budgets.
• Analyze competitor sponsorship models and identify growth opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of sponsorship agreements, budgets, and revenue projections.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in sponsorship sales, business development, or partnerships.
• Proven track record of securing sponsorships and managing brand collaborations.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to create persuasive pitch decks and sponsorship proposals.
• Understanding of event marketing, audience engagement, and brand activations.
• Experience working in media, entertainment, or event industries is a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet revenue targets, and manage multiple projects.

Application Closing Date
6th March, 2025.

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: Tech Associate

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are looking for a Tech Associate to join our team. As a Tech Associate, you will be involved in managing website content to ensure it is accurate, up-to-date, and well-organized.
• You are to track support requests, analyze website performance, collaborating with the development team, and optimizing content for search engines.
• You will conduct keyword research, optimize on-page elements, improve website authority through SEO strategies, and create user documentation.
• The role also requires monitoring metrics, generating reports, and implementing SEO improvements. You will stay current with SEO trends and may be asked to work weekends to meet deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining the Pulse and Client’s website performance, ensuring that it is accessible, functional, and user-friendly.
• Conduct regular checks for broken links, errors, and performance issues, and take necessary actions to resolve them.
• Responsible for managing the website’s content, ensuring that it is up-to-date, accurate, and relevant. You may be required to work with content creators and editors to publish new content, update existing content, and ensure proper categorization and organization.
• Training website users on how to navigate and utilize the website’s features effectively. This will involve webinars, creating user manuals or guides, and providing ongoing support to ensure users can make the most of the website’s functionalities.
• Track and log user-reported issues, maintain a record of support requests, and generate reports on website performance and user feedback. You will be required to analyze the data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and implement necessary changes to enhance the website’s functionality and user experience.
• Collaborate closely with the website development team to communicate user feedback, suggest enhancements, and assist in testing new features or updates.
• Conduct keyword research to identify relevant keywords and phrases that users are using to search for products, services, or information related to the website. You will be required to analyze search volume, competition, and user intent to develop a strategic keyword list.
• Optimize various on-page elements of the website, including meta tags, headings, URLs, and content. Ensure that these elements are optimized with relevant keywords, unique and compelling content, and proper formatting to improve search engine visibility and user experience.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve the website’s authority and reputation through off-page optimization techniques. This may include building high-quality backlinks from reputable websites, managing online directories and citations, and participating in relevant industry forums and communities.
• Work closely with content creators to optimize website content for search engines. You ensure that the content is relevant, engaging, and optimized with targeted keywords.
• Track and analyze website performance using various tools and analytics platforms. Monitor keyword rankings, organic traffic, bounce rates, and other relevant metrics to identify areas for improvement.
• Generate monthly reports and provide recommendations to optimize SEO strategies based on data analysis.
• Create a website help guide documentation manual to guide backend users to make changes to the website.
• You may be required to work weekends and any other tasks not listed here to meet deadlines.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, algorithm updates, and best practices in SEO. You will continuously learn and adapt their strategies to ensure the website remains competitive and aligned with search engine guidelines.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• At least two years work experience
• Knowledge of web analytics and SEO
• Familiarity with web standards
• Working knowledge of website management tools and design tools
• Knowledge in HTML/CSS, XML, CMS is preferred
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to generate creative ideas.
• Attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills
• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Design or in a related field is preferred

Application Closing Date
14th March, 2025.

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

Job Title: Senior Digital Sales Strategist

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• We are looking for a Senior Digital Sales Strategist to join our team who will drive revenue growth by developing and pitching winning creative digital strategies for clients to solve their business challenges and aid them in achieving their marketing goals and objectives.
• You will be responsible for developing new business opportunities to sell our digital product portfolio and services.
• Our Senior Digital Strategists drive commercial opportunities among top brands by prospecting, nurturing leads, and networking with customers and client-side decision-makers to close deals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify business opportunities and develop effective strategies to approach and pitch our solutions and capabilities.
• Contribute to team effort by establishing high-level contacts and ensuring that the defined sales process is followed.
• Close deals and work towards set targets, ultimately positively impacting the company’s revenues.
• Manage client relationships and provide customers with excellent service and support.
• Work with the project execution teams to ensure customer goals are achieved.
• Continuously engage customers and client-side decision-makers to maintain close relationships to identify upsell, resell, and new business opportunities.
• Develop strategies and processes for internal use to strengthen our market presence and market share further.
• Manage fluid communication and processes across teams with a focus on the Account Management department.
• Contribute to team learning sessions and knowledge sharing on an ongoing basis in the Nigerian team and also pan-Africa
• Stay up to date on the latest trends, industry issues, and solutions, be aware of competitive activity in the market and with clients, and help to ensure Pulse is always innovating with great client solutions.

Desired Skills & Experience

• A Degree in Communications or Marketing, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience in sales or business development – Digital/ Creative/ Media/ Marketing/SaaS/ Advertising industries preferred.
• A creative thinker who can connect 360° digital to all aspects of a client’s business and drive growth opportunities.
• Good understanding of digital marketing – a professional qualification is desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of digital marketing software, such as HubSpot and Pardot
• Detailed understanding of social media networks and media marketing methods.
• Excellent networking skills and a demonstrated ability in key client/partner relationship management
• An entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, start-up environment with dynamic business priorities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Zoho CRM is desirable.
• Portfolio of previous marketing projects.

Application Closing Date
17th March, 2025.

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: Data Engineer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking a data-driven and technically proficient Data Engineer with a strong analytical background to join our online media company.
• In this role, you will bridge the gap between data engineering and data analysis, building and maintaining our data infrastructure while wielding your analytical skills to extract valuable insights.
• You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our data pipelines are optimized to deliver actionable information that drives strategic decision-making for our digital media platforms and enhances the user experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze data from various sources, including web analytics tools, databases, and external APIs. Use statistical techniques and data mining methods to uncover patterns, trends, and insights.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines to ingest, transform, and store data from various sources.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations to effectively communicate data-driven insights to stakeholders. Utilize tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Google Data Studio to present data in a visually appealing and understandable manner.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and track the performance of digital media platforms. Analyze KPIs to identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations for optimization.
• Analyze user behavior data to understand user preferences, engagement patterns, and conversion funnels. Provide insights to improve user experience, content personalization, and customer journey.
• Design and implement A/B tests and experiments to evaluate the impact of changes on user behavior and business outcomes. Analyze test results and provide insights to drive data-informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business objectives into data-driven strategies. Use data insights to inform product development, content strategy, marketing campaigns, and audience targeting.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency by implementing data quality checks and governance processes. Identify data quality issues and work with relevant teams to address them.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to data analysis and visualization. Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the development of data analytics capabilities within the organization.

Qualifications

• Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
• Professional experience: 5 years of experience as a Data Analyst or a similar role, preferably within the online media industry. Experience in analyzing web analytics data and digital media platforms is highly desirable.
• Data analysis and visualization: Proficiency in data analysis techniques, statistical methods, and data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Google Data Studio). Ability to distill complex data into meaningful insights.
• SQL and data querying: Strong SQL skills and experience in querying and manipulating data from relational databases. Familiarity with data modeling concepts.
• Web analytics tools: Experience with web analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, or Mixpanel. Knowledge of event tracking, conversion tracking, and user behavior analysis.
• A/B testing and experimentation: Familiarity with A/B testing methodologies and experimentation frameworks. Experience with A/B testing tools, such as Optimizely or Google Optimize.
• Data-driven mindset: Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making. Ability to identify relevant metrics, analyze complex data sets, and provide actionable insights.
• Strong communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present complex data and insights in a clear and understandable manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Attention to detail: Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis and reporting. Ability to spot data anomalies and investigate discrepancies.

Application Closing Date
6th March, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Presenter 

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• As a Presenter at Pulse Nigeria, you will be the face and voice of our digital media content.
• You will be responsible for presenting live and pre-recorded shows, conducting interviews, and delivering content across various platforms, including online video, social media, and live events.
• Your role is to engage, inform, and entertain our audience, ensuring a high standard of presentation and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities
Content Presentation:

• Host and present live and pre-recorded shows, including news, entertainment, lifestyle, and special features.
• Conduct engaging interviews with guests, including celebrities, industry experts, and other newsmakers.
• Provide commentary and analysis on various topics relevant to the audience.

Content Creation:

• Collaborate with the content production team to develop and produce high-quality content.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate ideas for new shows, segments, and features.

Audience Engagement:

• Interact with the audience through social media platforms, responding to comments and questions in a professional manner.
• Engage with viewers during live shows, incorporating their feedback and comments into the content.

Research and Preparation:

• Conduct thorough research on topics, guests, and current events to provide accurate and insightful content.
• Prepare detailed notes and questions for interviews and discussions.

Professional Development:

• Stay updated with industry trends, current events, and best practices in digital media and broadcasting.
• Attend training sessions and workshops to enhance presenting skills and technical knowledge.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies, or a related field.
• 2 – 3 years proven experience as a presenter, host, or similar role in the media industry.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in using social media platforms for content promotion and audience engagement.
• Strong research and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, as required
• Strong on-camera presence and ability to engage with diverse audiences.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle live broadcasts professionally.

Application Closing Date
12th March, 2025.

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

Job Title: Digital & Communications Associate, Pulse Africa

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

• We are looking for a dynamic Digital & Communications Associate to support its brand and corporate communication efforts.
• This role will manage the Google SGE project, assist in managing corporate digital channels, and ensure seamless internal communications.

Key Responsibilities
Manage the SGE Project:

• Execute Google SGE Action Plans: Implement all directives from the parent company related to Google SGE across affected platforms.
• Coordinate Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with content, tech, SEO, and editorial teams to ensure smooth integration and alignment with Google SGE requirements.
• Monitor Performance & Compliance: Track implementation progress, analyze data, and ensure adherence to Google’s evolving guidelines.
• Stakeholder Communication & Reporting: Provide regular updates to leadership and relevant teams, highlighting key milestones, challenges, and optimizations.
• Risk Management & Troubleshooting: Identify potential issues with Google SGE updates, strategize solutions, and ensure minimal disruptions.
• Maintain Project Documentation: Keep detailed records of progress, testing results, and impact analysis for continuous improvement and future strategy.

Social Media Management:

• Manage and update Pulse’s corporate social media channels, ensuring consistency in branding and messaging.
• Curate and create engaging content, including LinkedIn posts, corporate blog articles, case studies, and executive thought leadership pieces.
• Monitor and report on social media analytics, providing insights to improve audience engagement.
• Assist in community management, responding to enquiries and comments, and fostering engagement on corporate platforms.

Communications & Cross-Functional Support:

• Assist in implementing internal communication strategies, including newsletters and employee engagement initiatives.
• Work with internal teams to source content (client testimonials, project highlights, case studies, employee relations, etc.) for corporate communications.
• Support planning and coordination for corporate events, industry summits, and Pulse’s presence at key industry engagements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Good knowledge of Google SGE, ChatGPT, and other AI-driven tools,
• 1-2 years experience in communications, digital marketing, editorial or related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to create compelling corporate content.
• Experience managing social media platforms.
• Ability to analyse data and generate reports on digital performance and brand perception.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in tools such as Canva, Google Analytics, social media scheduling tools, and content management systems (CMS).

Application Closing Date
9th April, 2025.

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

Note: Females preferred.