Job Vacancy: Senior Online Content Editor for Groupon (Cape Town, South Africa)

You will have overall managerial responsibility for the team who provides advertorial comment and is responsible for our presence on the world wide web.Whilst maintaining a critical focus on accuracy, utility, and transparency in the writing, the Senior Online Content Editor should also strive for a high level of quality and creative engagement. Technical online experience will be required as well as an understanding of detailed website administration.

Your main responsibility will be the management of our editorial team and ensuring that the publication of our daily dealsis 100%perfection.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor’s degree in any discipline; however Journalism, Law and English degrees are preferred
• 4 years solid experience in an agency or publishing environment – you must be able to move at the speed of light whilst maintaining the composure of a saint
• At least 2 years experience in managing a team of creative writers, website administrators and graphic designers
• Diligence and tenacity to find solutions in an ever-evolving online space
• The ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Professional writing experience preferred
• Strong IT skills with an understanding of Microsoft Word and HTML as well as general website administration
• Ability to prioritise workload, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Resilience in high pressure situations
• Flexibility to work hours.You must be prepared to work outside of office hours.
• Positive attitude, energetic approach and a high level of self-motivation

WHAT GROUPON HAS TO OFFER: Groupon offers a competitive base salary and a discretionary annual bonus. All our permanent team members are eligible to join our subsidised medical aid scheme, our pension fund and we are insured against Death in Service and Disability in Service. We also offer a Funeral policy for you and your immediate dependants. Above all, we offer a high energy, progressive place to work where the sky is the limit and you are given true opportunity to grow. The experience you will gain working for a top online company is truly invaluable.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For submissions: apply via Groupon jobs site

Website: http://www.groupon.co.za/

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