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Recruitment at Pulse Nigeria
Recruitment at Pulse Nigeria
Pulse is Africa’s leading innovative media company, informing and engaging Africa’s young audience and producing content and creative digital marketing solutions for top brands. We run news platforms and social channels and marketing and production in six countries – Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, Uganda, and Côte d’Ivoire.
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.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Executive Assistant
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- We are looking for an Executive Assistant to join our team.
- As an Executive Assistant, you will manage the MD’s schedule, coordinate meetings with stakeholders, and handle correspondence professionally.
- Our ideal candidate should be able to work closely with the MD to support special projects and decision-making initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Organize and maintain the MD’s schedule, ensuring all appointments, meetings, and events are properly prioritized.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to schedule meetings as required.
- Handle correspondence such as emails and calls with a high level of professionalism.
- Draft, edit, and proofread documents for presentations.
- Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items. Ensure the MD is well-prepared with necessary materials for all engagements.
- Coordinate business travel itineraries with the Administrative Manager
- Manage sensitive information discreetly. Maintain professionalism when dealing with confidential matters.
- Maintain records, and also act as a liaison between the MD and other departments or clients.
- Assist in research or gathering data for decision-making in special projects or initiatives led by the MD
Desired Skills & Experience
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Business Administration, English, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in tools like Google Suite (Google Sheets & Slides) are required.
- Proficiency with CRM and project management applications (e.g., Zoho) are preferred.
Application Closing Date
10th Febuary, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Job Title: Senior Digital Account Manager
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- Pulse is looking for an experienced Senior Digital Account Manager. Our Senior Digital Account Managers are post-sale Digital Marketing Strategists responsible for the successful management of digital strategy for our client brands.
- You will answer key questions such as how brands are communicated and experienced through digital interactions, and how 360 digital interactions fit into broader customer experiences.
- You will help to achieve the client’s strategic brand and business objectives by providing them with guidance and working with the internal team to achieve seamless strategy delivery.
Duties & Responsibilities
This position will be based in our Lagos office, reporting to the Head of Accounts Management
- Develop effective post-sale strategies for clients in accordance with their requirements and ensure seamless execution.
- Proactively suggest innovative digital strategies to improve the quality of client campaigns.
- Ensure accountability is established during the project planning process.
- Produce content calendars according to dictated deadlines and to the highest standard.
- Full responsibility for ensuring work is delivered to the highest standard, on time and to budget.
- Achieve 100% realizations on all assigned accounts.
- Ensure proper internal QA is done before any work is shared with the client for review.
- Manage client relationships and provide clients with excellent service and support.
- Manage client expectations, bringing issues/concerns to clients’ attention before they become problems, offering potential solutions, and advising of potential delivery delays.
- Provide campaign performance reporting and analysis to clients.
- Communicate effectively with all team members and develop strong, trusting relationships with all internal partners.
- Research and analysis of customers, market conditions and competitor data for relevant decisions and advice.
- Review new and trending technologies for regular knowledge updates to ensure our client offering
remains innovative.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree level of education preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Client Account Manager
- A professional qualification in digital marketing a plus
- Great relationship-building skills to foster client relationships
- Great project management skills
- An innovator, trendsetter, and creative thinker who can connect 360° digital to all other aspects of a
- client’s business and drive growth opportunities
- A great content creator able to craft compelling digital marketing strategies that deliver results for
- clients
- Great copywriting, verbal and written communication skills
- Results-oriented and able to work both independently and within a team environment
Application Closing Date
28th February, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subjct of the email.
Job Title: Beauty Writer, Pulse Picks
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Summary
- Pulse is looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Beauty Writer to join the Pulse Picks team. As a Beauty Writer, you will create engaging and persuasive content that informs and inspires our audience.
- You will be responsible for writing articles, product reviews, and trend pieces that highlight the latest in skincare, makeup, haircare, and beauty trends.
- The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the beauty industry and a strong ability to communicate effectively with our audience.
Job Responsibilities
- Content Creation: Write engaging and persuasive content related to beauty, including skincare, makeup, haircare, and beauty trends. Develop long-form articles, product reviews, tutorials, and listicles that provide valuable information and insights to our audience.
- Research: Conduct comprehensive research to provide accurate and data-driven insights in your articles. Stay updated on the latest beauty products, trends, and industry news by following reputable sources, attending beauty events, and interviewing industry experts.
- SEO Optimization: Implement SEO best practices to ensure high visibility and traffic for your content. Use keywords strategically, create compelling meta descriptions, and optimize images to enhance search engine rankings.
- E-commerce / Product Recommendations: Develop content that drives sales and product recommendations in the beauty category. Write persuasive product descriptions, comparison guides, and buying guides that help readers make informed purchasing decisions.
- Trend Analysis: Stay updated with the latest beauty trends and incorporate them into your writing. Monitor social media, beauty blogs, and industry reports to identify emerging trends and popular products.
- Collaboration: Work with the editorial team to ensure content consistency and quality. Collaborate with graphic designers, photographers, and videographers to create visually appealing content that complements your writing.
- Audience Engagement: Engage with readers by responding to comments, participating in social media discussions, and conducting surveys or polls to gather feedback and insights.
- Content Strategy: Contribute to the development of content strategies that align with Pulse Picks’ goals. Participate in brainstorming sessions and provide ideas for new content formats, series, and special projects.
Job Requirements
- Passion for Beauty: Demonstrates a genuine interest and enthusiasm for the beauty industry, staying updated with the latest trends and products.
- Shopping Enthusiast: Enjoys shopping, has an eye for finding the best beauty products, and excels at window shopping.
- Lifestyle, Beauty, and Fashion Savvy: Keeps up with pop culture and trends, particularly in the beauty sector.
- Professional Experience: 2-3 years of writing experience in the beauty, lifestyle, or fashion industries.
- E-commerce / Product Recommendation Writing: Proven experience in creating persuasive, sales-driven content focused on product recommendations.
- Research Expertise: Strong ability to conduct in-depth research and utilize data-driven insights to enhance content quality.
- SEO Proficiency: Knowledgeable in SEO techniques and trends, ensuring content is optimized for search engines.
- Exceptional Writing Skills: Demonstrates clear, engaging, and persuasive writing that captivates readers.
- Educational Background: A degree in a relevant field is preferred.
Application Closing Date
31st January, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Job Title: Video Editor, Business Insider
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- We are looking for a Video Editor to join the team. As a Video Editor, you will work with our in-house video team to create compelling and exciting videos that will engage with the Business Insider Africa audience, clients and meet marketing strategies and objectives.
- Our ideal candidate has a solid knowledge of storytelling, colour grading, sound design and a wide range of editing softwares.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Edit video content with high visual impact for Business Insider – internal and for clients.
- Work on a brief, develop creative ideas and concepts, choosing the appropriate editing style to meet objectives.
- Overall editing responsibilities and quality control of all edits – including choice of images and videos,soundtrack, text placement, proofreading and cross-checking facts, spelling, grammar, writing style, colour, etc.
- Secure appropriate rights, licenses and clearances for video, image, and soundtrack usage to avoid copyright infringement.
- Contribute to new video format development and implementation.
- All around assistance on post-production activities.
- You may be required to manage more than one brief at a time and will therefore have to prioritize effectively, allocating the relevant amount of time and resources according to the value of the job ensuring that deadlines are met on all video projects.
- Ensure proper organization and safekeeping of video footage and logs.
- Assist with event coverage as required.
- You will keep abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly video and design programs such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Davinci Resolve, cap cut, Illustrator, Photoshop, and other relevant programs from the Adobe Creative Suite.
- Maintain strong, trusting relationships with all internal and external collaborators – clients and internal Teams.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree with 2 – 3 years experience working on branded video content is preferred
- Great video editing portfolio
- Skilled with video editing software such as Final Cut Pro, Davinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, etc
- Good working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator as it applies video post-production
- Experience with motion graphics using After effects is a plus
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to keep the team up to date on project timelines
- Very organized, goal-oriented, and can drive results while multi-tasking priorities
- Good knowledge of Google Workspace – docs, sheets, drive, slides, etc.
- A lot of energy, passion and enthusiasm.
Application Closing Date
24th February, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Job Title: Video Content Creator, Pulse Picks
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview
- We are seeking a talented and creative Mobile Video Content Creator to join Pulse Picks. This individual will be responsible for creating engaging video content tailored for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook.
- The ideal candidate will have a passion for storytelling through video, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to produce high-quality content across various categories.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Management and Innovation:
- Develop new video ideas and concepts that align with the Pulse Picks brand.
- Collaborate with the social media manager to align on the monthly content calendar.
Content Creation and Production:
- Produce, shoot, and edit high-quality video content for various platforms.
- Write compelling scripts through thorough research and storytelling.
Platform Optimization:
- Adapt videos to meet the specific requirements and trends of each social media platform.
Category-Specific Content Management:
- Create content across multiple categories eg Lifestyle, food, beauty, tech etc.
- Experiment with new content formats and styles to keep the content fresh and appealing.
Performance Analysis:
- Monitor video performance metrics and use insights to improve content strategies and engagement.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with the creative and editorial teams to ensure video content supports broader team objectives and promotions.
- Communicate effectively with team members to ensure smooth project execution and alignment.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree qualification
with at least 2 years work experience. - Experience: Proven experience in video production, shooting, and editing, preferably for social media platforms.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Capcut, Adobe Premiere or mobile editing apps) and mobile filming techniques.
- Storytelling: Strong writing skills with the ability to craft engaging and informative scripts.
- Research Skills: Ability to conduct thorough research to produce accurate and informative content across various topics.
- Creativity: A creative mindset with a strong visual aesthetic and attention to detail.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in creating content for a content commerce or e-commerce brand.
- Familiarity with social media analytics tools.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Application Closing Date
7th February, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
