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African Business Magazine, Senior Reporter

Employer
IC Publications Ltd
Location
London
Salary
£30,000+ depending on experience
Closing date
30 Apr 2021

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Industry
Journalist
Job Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Sector
Online, Business, Economics, News
Discipline
Reporter

Job Details

African Business Magazine and www.african.business, Africa’s leading monthly business title and website published by the IC Publications group, is seeking a senior reporter to drive our coverage of the continent.

The ideal candidate will be a talented journalist with at least five years’ experience and a demonstrable interest in corporate and political affairs in Africa. 

The candidate will contribute regular news stories and analysis to drive traffic to our new website www.african.business, and work with the editor to deliver compelling content for all our platforms (web / magazine) including exclusive interviews and exciting long-form business features across Africa’s diverse business sectors and economies.

They will have strong digital journalism skills, including a familiarity with WordPress and SEO, an impressive grasp of social media and firm ideas of what makes a strong online story.  

Our senior reporter will feel at home writing about technology in Lagos, banking in Nairobi and shipping in Mozambique. An impeccable writing style, attention to detail, and an ability to meet tight deadlines are absolutely essential.

The journalist will regularly land exclusive interviews with business leaders and senior politicians, and will be passionate about Africa and full of ideas for how to improve our coverage of the continent and its vibrant corporate sector.   

The senior reporter will work closely with our network of freelancers and in-house journalists to collaborate on stories. They must have a can-do attitude and a willingness to pull out all the stops to support a small team. 

The candidate will be introduced to the team in London and work in the office for several months, Covid-permitting, but the job could ultimately be carried out from London or Africa. Candidates must be willing to travel to Africa and other countries at short notice for conferences and other events, Covid-permitting.  

Requirements 

  • At least five years' experience as a journalist
  • Demonstrable interest in Africa’s business sector 
  • Knowledge of Africa’s political environment and key personalities 
  • Impeccable writing skills and attention to detail 
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Strong digital and social media skills, including familiarity with WordPress and SEO
  • Educated to degree level at minimum
  • Excellent command of spoken and written English. Additional languages encouraged 
  • Creative self-starter who is comfortable working in collaboration 
  • A can-do attitude and willingness to put in extra hours in a small team  
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with team members and external stakeholders

Interested candidates should click APPLY NOW and submit their CVs and any published work to David Thomas.

Company

IC publications has over 50 years experience in publishing magazines, newsletters, country supplements, industry reports and market intelligence on Africa.

Among our best selling magazines are New African, African Business, African Banker, New African Woman, Le Magazine de l'Afrique and Femme Africaine.

Reaching over 2.6 million readers in more than 100 countries, our eight magazines are the region’s undisputed market leaders. Both our distribution network and reach are unrivalled, in terms of scope, numbers and quality.

Our readers and partners represent the elite from business, political and academic circles. These are people who have influence over the direction of their countries and companies.

With our vast experience in the field of communications, public-relations and contract publishing services, we offer a one-stop shop solution to serve all our clients needs, both for those wishing to expand into Africa or for African companies wishing to expand internationally.

IC Publications combines experience and an unrivalled network in Africa. With a vastly knowledgeable and well connected editorial team spearheading our publications, we guarantee that you receive only the most insightful commentary and analysis from this dynamic and extraordinary region.

In addition, our specialist contributors from around Africa ensure our special monthly reports are the definitive analysis of the latest business and economic developments.

Alongside our traditional print publications, subscribers can now download the complete digital e-Magazines featuring all the news, features and special reports found in our print editions.

Company info
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Location
7 Coldbath Square
London
EC1R 4LQ
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