EDITOR, INVESTIGATIONS

Company Information

Premium Times Services Ltd, Publishers of “Premium Times“, an online news brand of both local and international repute – is a media company with headquarters in Abuja, offices in Lagos, and Washington D.C., and representatives across Nigerian states.

With our reputation for balanced and credible reporting, our ethical journalism, and ground-breaking and impactful investigative stories, we have become one of the most reliable and preferred news portals in Nigeria and on the continent of Africa. We are among the most-visited websites in Nigeria and on the country’s most-read newspapers list.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Investigations Editor to be a part of our investigative desk.

Key Duties

• To uncover complex stories, an in-depth understanding of investigative techniques, and the ability to manage high-stakes investigations that drive impact.
• To lead our team on major investigative projects.
• To edit news stories, features, and opinion pieces for clarity, grammar, accuracy, and style, ensuring that content is engaging and publication-ready.
• To identify more robust or more relevant angles buried within stories written by reporters and others.
• To ensure comprehensive coverage of major local, national, and international stories, with a strong emphasis on investigative journalism and in-depth reporting.
• To develop content strategies that align with Premium Times’ editorial vision, audience preferences, and current affairs.
• To enrich reports with relevant background, analyses, and context.
• To accurately interpret statements/stories even when missed by reporters and other editors.

Requirements

• Be organised, able to meet deadlines, and juggle various tasks while at the same time maintaining a high level of attention to detail and maintaining overall editorial quality.
• Stay informed on current events, emerging trends, and audience interests to continuously adapt the editorial direction.
• Be an agent of change.
• Possess strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Have proven experience of at least 5-7 years of handling high-profile investigations that lead to significant public impact.
• Have good interpersonal relations skills.
• Possess an inquiring mind and logical reasoning.
• Have a deep passion for journalism and a commitment to accuracy and truth.
• Have an aversion to corruption.
• Be willing to work.

How to Apply

The ideal candidates should be resident in any of the states and should have a deep understanding of current political, economic, and social issues in Nigeria.

Interested candidates should send a detailed curriculum vitae, cover letter of interest, and two writing samples or links to published stories in a single PDF document emailed to (kindly indicate ‘EDITOR -INVESTIGATIONS’ as the subject of the mail). Only ideal and qualified candidates will be contacted.