03 August 2011

Job Opening: Editor for Stokvel Voice (South Africa)

Stokvel voice, a niche title targeting stokvels and their members, needs an editor to drive the publication's editorial strategy. The Candidate must understand this headspace and have a solid grasp of Stokvels in South Africa.

Main Purpose of the Role:

Accountable for overseeing and managing the editing, writing and design of the publication

Key Responsibilities :

•Work in conjunction with the publisher, to ensure a dynamic strategic knowledge of the reader and the target market
• Set editorial policy for the publication
• Clearly understand the reader by continually evaluating feedback and comment, while also monitoring, evaluating and implementing trends in global media
• Generate ideas for articles, and select topics that are pertinent (and if necessary commercial) in collaboration with the Publisher
• Ensure that all copy is delivered within stipulated deadlines and to standard.
• Represent and act as an ambassador of the brand
• Work with the publisher on reader and industry events to build brand loyalty and innovative reader contact points

Requirements
  • Knowledge and understanding of the production cycle
  • Creative and innovative
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in required languages
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent journalistic skills
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Planning and organising skills

Personal Skills/Attributes
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
  • Able to work in a small environment and team
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Sound judgment skills

City: Northcliff

Via: bizcommunity.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: skenjana1@telkomsa.net

For submissions: skenjana1@telkomsa.net
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