Entertainment Writer
Responsibilities
- Analyzing the social and cultural significance of film through reviews.
- Reviewing screenplays and scripts and offering feedback on plot development, character development, dialogue, and pacing.
- Evaluating acting performances and how they contribute to the success or failure of a film.
- Reviewing film festivals to identify promising new directors and actors.
- Identifying trends in the film industry through interviews with directors, producers, actors, and other industry professionals.
- Keep up with all the local and global happening in the entertainment world.
- Cover a wide variety of entertainment stories.
- Conduct and schedule interviews if need be.
- Track influencers’ work.
- Plan, research, edit, and write entertainment-related stories and articles for publication
- Verify the information provided by interviewees or other sources.
- Keep up with deadlines as timeliness is extremely important.
- Follow news events and other media sources to stay informed.
Requirements
- Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree with 2-5 years of work experience
- Passion for writing and creating interesting entertainment stories.
- A portfolio of published entertainment-related articles.
- Strong knowledge of media processes.
- Excellent communication and research skills.
- Charismatic and magnetic personality.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Dedicated team player.
- Good time-management skills.
Political Writer
Responsibilities
- Must have sufficient knowledge of the current political terrain in Nigeria.
- Ability to write analytical stories on the political climate and the who’s who in Nigerian politics.
- Ability to write special stories and featured articles.
- Great research skills.
Additional Requirements:
- Track record of good political writing.
- Passion for writing and creating interesting political stories.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and research skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Dedicated team player.
- Good time-management skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@allnews.ng using the position as subject of email.
