FREELANCE OPPORTUNITIES

Nationwide freelance opportunities exist at a Television and Radio station.
Interested candidates can apply as Freelance Reporters, Freelance Marketing officers, Freelance Camera Operators and Freelance Video Editors
Applicants according to the advert in The Guardian of Thursday, October 18, page 75  are required to send CV to: gs-limited@yahoo.com
They should indicate their state of residence and the job title of interest.
Successful candidates will be stationed in his or her state of residence.

MASS COMMUNICATION LECTURERS WANTED

A reputable school of mass communication in Lagos  has invited  application from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions in the school:
1. Lecturer 1 [ contiss 11 ]
    The candidates must possess a master degree in mass communication or allied discipline from a recognized institution with at least five years teaching and / research experience. Contribution to scholarly publications will be an added advantage.
2. Lecturer 11 [ contiss 9 ]
     The Candidate must possess a master's degree in Mass Communication or Allied Discipline from recognized institution plus at least three post secondary teaching experiences. Contribution to scholarly publications will be an added advantage.  
3. Lecturer 111 ( contiss 8)
      The Candidate must possess a master's degree in Mass Communication or Allied Discipline plus at least two years post secondary teaching experience
4. Lecturer (Entrepreneurial Education)
      The person will be responsible for development of   entrepreneurial skills in student to facilitate job creation tendencies.
The candidate must possess a first degree in mass communication or allied field and a master's degree in Business related and a master's degree in mass communication (Earned through appropriate bridging programme).
The candidate must be good at developing and teaching mass communication-oriented business ideas. Successful candidate for (4) shall be placed on appropriate salary scale commensurate with his/her qualification and experience.
Only shortlisted candidates  would be invited for interview. All applications including photocopies of credentials, curriculum vitae and day time telephone numbers should reached the undersigned not later than two weeks from October 9, 2012. The Advertiser, P.O.Box 5955, Ikeja, Lagos.

DON'T IGNORE THAT TINY VACANCY ADVERT

As Program Officer of Media Career Services part of  the job schedule of Tayo Babalola was to track job vacancies and advertisements in newspapers and magazines.
She once spotted what she considered a very small advert on vacancy for the editor of a new publication. She was not sure if  the advert was worth including in her compilation and asked for my opinion.
I almost agreed with her but for a quick recollection of how I got my first job in 1986.
The advert through which I got my job then in the defunct Daily Times was smaller than the one we were considering.
Back then, the publishing organization indicated it required the services of writers and marketing executives.
The writers should be graduates of English or Mass Communication. I applied for the job and it turned to be that of a magazine called Contractor . I never heard of the magazine before then despite being familiar with major magazines in the country. As a student I bought magazines and newspapers regularly.
I got hired at Contractor magazine as a writer but it was not the kind of place I wanted to work or the kind of job I had dreamt of.
I endured for months combining my work as a writer with that of being a marketing executive and executive errand boy when the need arises.
My break came on a day while on duty.  I ran into a classmate who gave me a note to   a Public Relations Manager of an Advertising agency.  The manager told me there was no vacancy in his place but gave me a note to another editor who in turn sent me to another colleague of his in another newspaper where  I eventually got a job  I did for about 12 years.
However small the vacancy is, don’t ignore it. It may be the stepping stone you need for your breakthrough like in own my case.

By Lekan Otufodunrin is a journalist and media career development specialist

FULL TIME WRITERS WANTED

Success meet prosperity, an online marketing agency seeks eligible employees to work as full time writers.

According to the advert in The Guardian of Thursday, September 27, 2012 on page VI, candidates must be able to speak and write very well with a moderate typing speed and must be between the ages of 18 to 26.
Interested applicants should live within Ikeja and Ogba environs.

Application should be sent to cchampme@yahoo.com containing the CV and application letter.

ACE COPY WRITER (TRAINEE)

A foremost creative business company handling range of brands for top notch client needs for immediate employment a degree or HND holder in any discipline as an ace copywriter (Trainee).

Applicants according to the advert in The Guardian of Thursday, September 25 on page 22 must be quick with hot ideas and know how to put them into words that persuade and sell.

Interested candidates’ written and spoken English must be flawless. The suitable candidate must also be computer literate and able to key into creative theme. He or she must show proclivity for learning.

Applicants should send CVs and cover application letter to winninghands2012@gmail.com before 10th October 2012.

VACANCY: CLIENT SERVICE EXECUTIVE

A Lagos based marketing firm requires the services of an experienced Client Service Executive versed in all aspect of integrated marketing, especially Public Relations and Advertising.

Interested applicants must possess a good first degree while a second degree will be an advantage. He or she must have excellent writing skills, and a good understanding of the Nigerian media environment.

Ability to drive and possess a valid driving license is required as well as a five years post graduation experience, working on strong and recognizable brands.

All application should be sent with any attached published written works to realadvert@yahoo.ca before 9th October 2012.

VACANCY: BEHAVIOUR CHANGE COMMUNICATION OFFICER

Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiatives (NURHI) is seeking a Behavior Change Communication Officer (BCC) for its supplementary project in the intervention sites within Ilorin, Kwara State.

Interested candidates should posses strong organizational, interpersonal and management skills, good problem solving and independent thinking skills, strong writing skill and proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

 Applicants must be fluent in English and Yoruba language (oral and written) Applicants must have a University or equivalent degree in public health, social sciences, or communication preferred; master’s level preferred.

 He or she should have 3-5 years working experience in health communication programs, mass media, or BCC projects and working experience for an NGO or international donor-supported agency or project. All application and CVs should be forwarded to supplement@nurhi.org before 9th October 2012.