Monday, January 31, 2011

How to improve your writing

Here's a great article on how to improve your public speaking - the tips the author gives can be directly translated into how to improve your writing skills. Have a look at the article and jot down how you think you can use his ideas in your written work.

Job: Journalist

We require an experienced journalist to join our small team.. The position would include a wide variety of work ranging from reviewing wire copy and press releases, to interviews and news articles. The position would be based in our office and not require much traveling. Flexible work hours are possible for a suitable candidate.

Requirements

The ideal candidate would have a journalism qualification as well as experience as a reporter or editor.

Advantageous

Experience in online publishing would be an advantage but is not a requirement.

Personal Skills/Attributes

You could never write too many articles for our website so this position requires someone who likes nothing better than to spend their whole day writing.

Job: Online editor

Requirements

* A tertiary Journalism qualification
* At least two years experience working in an Online Publishing environment
* An full understanding of digital content
* Excellent language skills, and superior TECHNICAL writing abilities
* Online Editing proficiency
* Website content management experience
* Basic photo, video and audio editing skills

Job: Public Relations Officer

Public Relations Officer

PRO required for the full PR functions within the company including media management, writing of releases and the relationship building with stakeholders

Must have the following:
- Own car and be prepared to travel if need be.
- Must have a diploma or degree in public relations.
- Member of PRISA
- Experienced required.
- Must have media connections
- Must be computer literate.
- Must be able to work well with people and work well under extreme pressure and tight deadlines.
- Must be computer literate in the following: Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Job: Sub-Editor

Sub-Editor

Applicants must have an excellent command of the English language, an eye for detail and at least three years' working experience in magazines or newspapers. As well as excellent copy editing and proofing skills, you must have the ability to re-work submitted copy and write advertorials and competition copy when required. A cool head under pressure, efficiency and pinpoint accuracy are essential requirements of the successful candidate, as is the ability to work in a team and a willingness to be resourceful and innovative.

Requirements

A thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word and InDesign is essential. A journalist's interest in current affairs (nationally and globally), an expansive general knowledge and a love of literature will be strong recommendations.

Job: Junior Journalist

Junior Journalist

We are looking for an excellent writer, who will also function as junior journalist and photojournalist.

Two attributes are essential: your English must be utterly superb and you need to understand that deadlines are sacred.
We are looking for a creative, ambitious, organised and reliable individual, who is passionate about what they do and will inject their own energy and style to improve and grow publication content and communities.

The position encompasses the following main responsibilities:
1. Generating and writing content, including (but not limited to) a broad variety of editorial and listing content;
2. Management of a large national network of existing editorial and photographic contributors, and sourcing and management of new contributors;
3. Promotion of content through various in-house publications, partner channels, social media and all other relevant digital media;
4. Conceptualising and overseeing of content strategies for brands or campaigns;

The candidate should come from an editorial / journalism background and should have the necessary computer literacy.
Experience in content management would be advantageous.

Can social media bring down governments?

Governments around the world are undeniably under considerable pressure from social media, as seen in Tunisia, China and, right now, Egypt. Read this article and discuss whether your agree with the author on his views on this topic.