13 February 2011

Job Opening: Editorial Assistant for Business Brief (South Africa)

Deadline: 28 February 2011

Job description

An editorial assistant is required for a business publishing house in Sandton. The individual should have strong writing skills and experience. Candidates need to be able to write corporate and business profiles as well as manage the company's growing website. If you are a self motivated go-getter, have a background in writing/journalism and want to be part of a small team then this position may be for you! CLOSING DATE: 28 February 2011

Start Date: 1 April 2011

The successful candidate will be required to:

  • Write business-related articles
  • Interview leading business people and be able to represent the publication in business circles
  • Manage the website and have some website knowledge
  • Assist with administrative tasks in the office

Company Description

A Johannesburg-based publishing company producing a leading business management publication.

Requirements

  • Must have a Journalism/Communications qualification or studying towards one
  • Possess an excellent command of the English language and strong writing skills
  • Have excellent people skills
  • Must be deadline driven and results orientated
  • Be computer literate MS Word, Excel, Outlook

Advantageous

  • Website knowledge and experience is a PLUS
  • Personal Skills/Attributes
  • Hard working and ambitious
  • Can work under pressure
  • Presentable

Contact details

Cheryl Reddy
011 788 0880
editor@busbrief.co.za

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