KPMG Nigeria Recruits Production Manager for a Newspaper House

A newly established indigenous newspaper publishing company with head office in Lagos, incorporates under the laws of Federal Republic of Nigeria, the company also provides a wide rage of other media services such as magazines, textbooks, trade books, journals, amongst others

As part of efforts to commence operations, the company seeks to recruit competent and suitably qualified professionals to fill following positions

Production Manager – ES00588

The successful candidate will work closely with the editorial team and handle the production of publication materials such as newspapers, journals, magazines, textbooks and trade books. Specifically the candidate will

Plan, co-ordinate and execute the production plans

Oversee the production process, manage the budget and monitor product standards and implement quality-control programs

Work closely with client services delivery team, the creative and development teams to establish and document key client and agency deadlines for each publication

Coordinate the activities of the graphics artist, photography, paste up, and typography personnel to prepare appropriate advertisements for publication

Qualification

A good first degree or its equivalent in any related discipline from a reputable institution

Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in a media publishing company

Experience in writing, editing, indexing manuscript and producing manuals

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities against time lines

Demonstrated communication, presentation, interpersonal and negotiation skills

To Apply

Please quote the reference number as the subject of your e-mail and send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a word document, and saved with your full names), a statement of how you meet our selection criteria, and the names and contact details (including telephone and email addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities to recruitment@ng.kpmg.com not later than 17 December 2010

All applications will be treated in confidence and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.