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Economist Writer at Business Day Newspaper

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • Location Lagos
  • Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding&nbsp

Economist Writer at Business Day Newspaper

Economist Writer

About the Role:

  • We are seeking a brilliant and analytical Economist Writer with strong quantitative skills and a passion for translating data-driven insights into clear, compelling economic analysis.
  • The ideal candidate combines economic reasoning, financial modeling expertise, and excellent writing ability to craft insightful commentaries, reports, and publications on economic and policy issues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct economic and financial research on national, regional, and global trends.
  • Develop and maintain economic and financial models to support data-backed insights.
  • Write high-quality articles, reports, and analyses on topics spanning the economy, policy, business, and markets.
  • Interpret and communicate complex economic data and indicators in an accessible language.
  • Collaborate with editorial and research teams to produce thought leadership materials.
  • Monitor macroeconomic indicators, fiscal and monetary policies, and market developments.

Requirements

  • A First-Class or Strong Second-Class Upper degree in Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or any quantitative discipline.
  • Applicants must be recent graduates.
  • Strong financial modelling and valuation skills.
  • Exceptional writing and communication skills — ability to simplify complex ideas.
  • Analytical thinker with a solid understanding of economic principles and trends.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of analytical tools (R, Python, or Stata) is an advantage.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a compelling cover letter to: businessdayhr@businessday.ng

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