Friday, November 26, 2010

Job: Staff Writer

Remuneration:    R15000 - R20000 per month basic salary

Job description

• Pro-actively source editorial from advertisers, market, official bodies, internet and editorial board for specific trades as required. Seek out potential stories from these sources as well.
• Pro-actively write good quality, accurate and truthful editorial within the framework of the brief given.
• Pro-actively ensure all editorial has been approved when necessary by third party.
• Attend industry functions as required, including after hour functions.
• Take good quality and clear photographs or source such to accompany all editorial. Company camera must be properly looked after.
• Proof and edit own material and submit to sub editor for final proofing and checking.
• Meet all deadlines and work to a three month planning schedule ahead of the current issue.
• Be able to give clear instructions for both the sub editor and layout to follow.
• Attend editorial and production department meetings and report accurately on progress of publications current and future.
• Attend editorial board meetings for specific trades.
• Update and file editorial checklists on a daily basis

  • Correct filing of electronic editorial and media as well as hardcopy (current and old)
  • Maintain database of client management system.
  • Proactively liaise with sales department regarding possible sales prospects and leads for editorial contact/information.
  • General knowledge of industry
  • Operating and quality procedures of the company
  • Photography
  • English writing proficiency
  • Requirements
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Good people skills
  • Photography skills
  • Information sourcing and correct interpretation skills
  • Prioritisation
  • Organisational and planning skills
  • Administration skills
  • Competent computer skills
  • Building of positive long lasting working relations associated with job function

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