Online Editorial Assistant

Are you an eager and driven graduate in search of an opportunity that’ll expose you to the dynamic world of online news publishing? One where you can develop your writing, editing skills, and nose for a good story? One with awesome people and a great working environment. Maybe even one where you don't have to choose between feeding yourself or your fuel tank (remote working ftw). 

We may have the job for you.

Bizcommunity.com, SA's leading business-to-business news portal, is looking for a junior online content assistant to join our editorial team in Cape Town.

Working on the front line, you’ll be the first point of contact to provide support to our clients via email and telephone, so you need to be people-friendly. 

You’ll be setting up, proofing, editing and approving online content including job ads, event listings, multimedia and other news items. 

You’ll also play a supportive role to our team of editors - limited to start, but depending on your progress, you’ll soon be working on the fun stuff and producing your content.

In short, we need you to love and breathe writing and editing, so these skills are non-negotiable. In return, we’ll let your inner grammar-nerd run rampant, and you’ll get paid for it.

Again, we stress the need for strong people and English language skills. Computer literacy is a must, and you should have an interest in current affairs and the digital publishing environment.

This position comes with growth opportunities should you show initiative and commitment to building the Bizcommunity brand.

Requirements:

• Journalism/language studies
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills are imperative
• 0-1 year experience in a similar environment
• Customer service experience advantageous (those hours spent in the retail or food service industry were not in vain)
• A profound sense of correctness when it comes to punctuation, spelling and grammar (we welcome your pernicketiness)
• Good time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Computer literacy
• Social media savvy

We need someone who:

• Takes an interest in current affairs
• Is meticulous and detail-oriented
• Is assertive but friendly (can you smile through those crabby client calls?)
• Is adept at working under pressure
• Is self-motivated and disciplined (remote working means you’ll have to get the job done without us constantly looking over your shoulder.
• Works well on their lonesome, but can also play well with others
• Takes initiative! 
• Loves spending time on the internet
• Enjoys reading and writing

How to apply:

Email your CV and a brief (200 words max) cover letter to moc.ytinummoczib@tnetnocylppa to apply, including #EDITORIALASSISTANT in the email subject line. Supplying examples of your writing will work in your favour. All potential candidates will be required to complete a competency test. 

Note: This is an entry-level position with a basic starting salary. Only Cape Town-based applicants will be considered. If you have not received a reply within 1 month of applying, you have unfortunately not been considered for the position.

 

Posted on 10 Apr 12:01, Closing date 30 Apr