Digital News Editor - City Of Johannesburg Metro
Salary Negotiable
City Of Johannesburg Metro,
Gauteng
more than 14 days ago
My client, a Gauteng based daily national newspaper 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 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 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 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
Other Requirements:
Valid driver’s license.
Own reliable vehicle.
Remuneration- Max R55 000 CTC per month Subject to skills and experience
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain quality and consistency across media types and 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 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 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
Other Requirements:
Valid driver’s license.
Own reliable vehicle.
Remuneration- Max R55 000 CTC per month Subject to skills and experience
Recruiter: NuCareers