15 June 2012

Job Opening: Print/ Online Editor for 3S Media (South Africa)

Prestigious media company seeks dynamic and experienced print and online editor for its upmarket products in the meetings and conferencing field. The successful candidate must be creative, passionate and able to manage the brands from conception to finished product. Must have good writing skills, high standards of excellence, and the ability to represent the brand and build and interact with communities. Should be self-motivated, able to work independently and to drive the brands across multiple platforms.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The company is one of the largest business-to-business media houses in southern Africa, with strong print and digital strategies. The emphasis is on quality content delivered to industry professionals across multiple platforms.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of five years' experience
• Degree or diploma in journalism
• Research and write original articles for print products
• Work closely with the sales team to assist in reaching revenue targets
• Source and manage expert contributors
• Manage relationships with PR and ad agencies for company news content
• Manage the print products through the production process
• Write profiles for the annual directory
• Provide news stories and other content for weekly newsletters
• Write regular short news stories for the website
• Make regular contributions through social media channels - Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.
• Manage relationships with readers, advertisers and key stakeholders
• Attend and report back on industry events
• Generate ideas for the company's own events
• Overall management of your brands

PERSONAL SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

Strong creative and conceptual abilities, proven writing abilities, solution orientated, good organisational and management skills, deadline-driven, self-motivated, flexible, team player.

Via: bizcommunity

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: contact Elizabeth Shorten elizabeth@3smedia.co.za

Website: http://www.3smedia.co.za/
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