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 following positions below:
1.) Project Lead, Pulse Picks
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- We are seeking an experienced Project Lead to join the Pulse Picks team. As a Project Lead, you will play a critical role in driving the execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring seamless collaboration between cross-functional teams, and delivering exceptional project outcomes that align with Pulse Picks’ mission to connect, inspire, and engage audiences.
- Reporting to the Vice President of Direct to Consumer, you will oversee the end-to-end project lifecycle, from planning to execution, ensuring milestones are met and quality standards are upheld.
Responsibilities
Project Vision and Strategy:
- Collaborate with the VP, D2C to establish a clear vision and strategic direction for Pulse Picks and its verticals.
- Translate strategic goals into actionable plans and milestones for the project team.
Team Leadership and Coordination:
- Lead, coordinate, and oversee the cross-functional project team, including design, content, marketing, and technical staff.
- Foster a collaborative environment and ensure that all team members are aligned with the project’s objectives.
Project Planning and Management:
- Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
- Manage sprints and project planning across all Picks team towards agreed milestones.
- Monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary to meet deadlines and deliverables.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Act as the key liaison between Pulse Picks and all stakeholders, both internal and external, including clients, business partners, and community representatives.
- Communicate effectively, providing regular updates and gathering feedback to incorporate into project planning.
Product Development:
- Act as the Product Manager, leading efforts to ensure that product development for Pulse Picks aligns with user expectations and market demand.
- Collaborate with the social, growth and editorial team to integrate feedback and market insights into product enhancements.
Quality Assurance:
- Uphold the quality of the Pulse Picks experience by overseeing quality control across all project elements.
- Implement standards and practices that ensure excellence in both product and content.
Analytics and Reporting:
- Utilize analytics to track project performance against KPIs and report findings to senior management.
- Share monthly performance report across all picks projects
- Make data-driven decisions to enhance project outcomes and ROI.
Risk Management:
- Identify potential project risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Ensure that project deliverables are met while maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Requirements
Experience:
- At least 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably within the digital media, e-commerce, or content-commerce sectors.
- Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing end-to-end project lifecycles.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Marketing, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an advantage.
Skills:
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
- Ability to analyze data and derive actionable insights.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
Tools:
- Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Trello, or Asana.
- Proficiency in using analytics tools like Google Analytics or similar platforms.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other collaboration tools like Slack and Zoom.
Person-Specific Requirements:
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Highly adaptable and agile in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
Application Closing Date
13th January, 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.
2.) Senior Digital Account Manager
Location: Lagos
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: careers@pulse.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
3.) Beauty Writer, Pulse Picks
Location: Lagos
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: careers@pulse.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
3.) Executive Assistant
Location: Lagos
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 February, 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.
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