22 December 2010

Job Opening: Online Content Editor for ITNewsAfrica.com (South Africa

City: Johannesburg

Job level: Junior/Mid

Type: Permanent

Job description

Established online publication seeks an exception writer and online content editor.

Responsibilities:

  • Proofreading/copy-editing
  • Quality control - ensuring continuity and style
  • Helping co-ordinate external content suppliers
  • Requirements
  • Very strong language skills; must be able to write competently and have a strong grasp of English.
  • A good understanding of grammar is essential, as is the ability to spot and correct spelling and consistency errors.

  • Computer literate: should be competent with MS Office, basic HTML as well as image editing software applications.
  • Reliable and takes pride in the quality of their work.
  • Conduct Interviews with key ICT stakeholders.
  • Attend press briefings and conferences
  • Must be willing to travel internationally.
  • Maintain good relations with key industry players.
  • Must have own car

Requirements

• Editorial or journalism background
• An interest in ICT issues
• A willingness and ability to learn
• Ability to manipulate images and use Photoshop, Fireworks etc.
• The flexibility and willingness to work unusual hours occasionally
• Strong editing, proofreading and writing skills, with a keen sense of design layout

Advantageous

  • HTML
  • Photoshop
  • SEO
  • Press Release writing experience
  • Public speaking
  • Personal Skills/Attributes
  • Ambitious
  • Organised
  • Reliable
Contact details

Vardis Banga
ITNewsAfrica.com
jobs@itnewsafrica.com

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