Vacancy: Digital Editor

2 weeks ago

Roodepoort, South Africa The Citizen Full time

Remuneration: Market-related
Province: Gauteng
City: Industria West, Roodepoort
Type: Full-time, office based

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

The Citizen is seeking a Digital Editor who will ensure a robust, engaging web presence through the production and publication of original written and multimedia content.

This position is a full time, office-based position and our offices are in Industria West, Roodepoort.

**SCOPE**

The Digital Editor at The Citizen reports directly to the Publisher and is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the quality of all content published online under the banner of this established news brand in South Africa.

They should be able to work well with a young, committed team of online journalists chasing breaking news, writing engaging headlines and creating the kind of buzz that comes from keeping a finger on the pulse of what it means to be South African.

If you are bright and competitive, willing to work odd hours at times, have insatiable curiosity and a passion for being the first to publish a story, and aren’t afraid to voice your opinion and stamp your character on a website, then this is the job for you.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Develop and implement strategies for generating meaningful and engaging content (primarily in news, sport, lifestyle and business) that garners a high volume of visits and encourages awareness and excitement among South African readers.
- Maintain quality and consistency across all citizen.co.za platforms with special attention to driving increased traffic, subscriptions and brand visibility.
- Lead the processes that will follow the pipeline of brainstorming, assignment, production, editing and publication.
- Ensure overall quality and relevance of content on all of The Citizen’s digital platforms are of a high standard.
- Analyse statistics by working closely with the data analyst and discuss these on a regular basis with the relevant role players in order to grow the digital audience
- Grow and develop multimedia content.
- Ensure that social media platforms are used optimally.
- Manage the process of taking consumer-targeted web content from concept to publication by overseeing and working with the digital editorial and sales teams.

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Five years’ experience in a similar position
- Target-driven
- Relevant degree or diploma in journalism
- Proven journalistic track record
- Knowledge of media and publishing law
- Knowledge of online business and advertising an advantage
- Proven social media and multimedia experience
- Excellent writing skills and ability to create editorial and multimedia content
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Ability to work individually on a project or in a team environment

**OTHER REQUIREMENTS**
- Valid driver’s licence
- Own reliable vehicle
- Solid references
- No criminal record

**HOW TO APPLY**
- Preference will be given to individuals who will add to the diversity of the organisation.
- The Citizen reserves the right to not fill the position.

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