Job description

The Citizen has a vacancy in its Johannesburg offices for a digital night supervisor, reporting to the digital editor. The suitable candidate will be part of a vibrant, forward-thinking team.

The digital night supervisor will be responsible for to enhancing all aspects of the website, including writing and curating news, sub-editing, uploading of content and general administrative duties.

This dynamic individual will be responsible for driving traffic and actively growing the online audience with stellar content.

Responsibilities

• Actively driving website traffic.
• Ensure the website is up to date with the latest news.
• Chase and follow up on breaking news as it happens.
• Daily and evening maintenance, updating and scheduling of content across The Citizen’s digital platforms.
• Writing, editing and processing content in line with the publication’s style.
• Uploading and editing photos and videos.
• Promotion of content on social media platforms in line with the company’s digital strategy.
• Work with the various editorial teams to ensure lively, interesting online pieces.
• Monitoring of wires, social media and competitor sites for breaking and/or relevant news.

Requirements

• Relevant degree in journalism, multimedia or related fields.
• Proven track record in mainstream media, preferably online media.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Experience in the digital environment.
• Strong computer skills and a good knowledge of the web, multimedia and social media.
• Hunger to learn and develop quickly in a deadline driven environment.
• Can work independently or as a member of a team.
• Can take direction well.
• Display an interest in digital media technology and innovation.
• Work accurately with speed and focus.
• Willing to work evening shift.
• Ability to sub-edit and write clean, accurate, and grammatically correct copy, quickly.

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Advantages

• Experience with CMS, web software and Adobe Photoshop.
• Basic knowledge of HTML, SEO.
• Video editing skills.

Other requirements

• Valid driver’s license a must.
• Own vehicle a must.
• No criminal record
• Solid references

Posted on 27 Nov 14:08