The Citizen is seeking a Digital Editor that will ensure a robust, engaging web presence; that includes the production and publication of original written content, as well as video, podcasts and interactive media.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Maintain quality and consistency across media types (; and Phakaaathi) and all digital platforms, with special attention to driving increased traffic and brand visibility.
- Develop strategies for generating meaningful and engaging content (news, sport, lifestyle, business) that garners a high volume of visits and encourages awareness and excitement.
- Manage the process of taking consumer-targeted web content from concept to publication by overseeing and working with the digital editorial- and sales teams.
- Be part of processes that will follow the pipeline of brainstorming, assignment, production, editing and publication.

- Ensure overall quality and relevance of content on all of The Citizen’s digital platforms are of a high standard.
- Analyse statistics by working closely with the data analyst and discuss these on a regular basis with the relevant role players in order to grow the digital audience
- Manage the development and design of The Citizen’s existing properties to ensure it is relevant and delivering optimal results.
- Research and develop new properties in order to attract audiences and to grow digital advertising revenue.
- Grow and develop multi-media content.
- Ensure that social media platforms are used optimally.

Requirements
- Five years’ experience in a similar position.
- A business brain
- Relevant degree in journalism
- Proven journalistic track record
- Knowledge of media and publishing law
- Understanding of web development
- Knowledge of online business and advertising
- Proven social media and multimedia experience
- Excellent writing skills and ability to create editorial and multimedia content
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to work individually on a project or in a team environment
- Excellent people skills

Preference will be given to individuals who add to the diversity of the organisation.