EDITOR, INVESTIGATIONS

JOB TITLE: EDITOR, INVESTIGATIONS

LOCATION: NIGERIA

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.

Premium Times was established in 2011 and is led by seasoned, highly skilled, and award-winning professionals with integrity and in-depth knowledge of the journalism industry and digital media space.

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.

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

Ideal candidates should have the high-level ability:

• 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.

Candidates must also:

• 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.

Employment Type: Full Time

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 hr@premiumtimesng.com (kindly indicate ‘EDITOR -INVESTIGATIONS’ as the subject of the mail). Only ideal and qualified candidates will be contacted.

Premium Times is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of origin, religious or political affiliations, gender, or any other non-merit factor.