Digital and Web Platform Editor

3 months ago


Pretoria, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

**UP Professional and Support**:
DEPARTMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

DIGITAL AND WEB PLATFORM EDITOR

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 7- The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development._

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Maintaining the UP-News section of the UP website and ensuring the information is accurate.
- Maintaining the Banners section of the UP website and ensuring regular updating.
- Editing content to fit UP News or applicable style, sourcing images and artwork.
- Liaising with internal clients or departments regarding website requirements.
- Ensuring website content is consistent with social media messaging.
- Collaborate with social media team to ensure cohesive branding across platforms.
- The responsibility includes the following:

- Web content management;
- Content editing and management;
- Monitoring and interpreting analytics and trends;
- Generating Reports;
- Collaboration and Relationship-Building.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelors’ degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or related field;
- A total of 5 years’ experience in the following:

- News management
- Substantial experience as a writer, editor or in public relations at a university, news media organisation, government agency, or other large, complex, knowledge-based organisation.
- Science communication and writing, including experience of content writing/ editing for websites.
- Managing digital and social media platforms

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

- Knowledge of science communication and writing, including knowledge of content writing/ editing for websites;
- Knowledge and understanding of social media platforms;
- Editing, finding and correcting errors and improving stories;
- Website management;
- Ability to build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with senior management, staff members and student entities at multiple levels, as well as with external stakeholders
- Ability to work under pressure without compromising detail and accuracy;
- Ability to work independently and handle simultaneous assignments with success and accuracy

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

- Additional Diploma / Certificate in PR and / or marketing;
- 3 years’ experience with Content Management Systems;
- Previous experience in a higher education environment;
- News reporting/ news management Public relations/ Marketing/ Sales/ Stakeholder Management are pluses;
- Copy editing certification;
- Ability to exercise initiative and function independently;
- Ability to analyse information accurately;
- Good interpersonal skills to work effectively with contributors, designers and webmasters;
- Team player, with the confidence to take the lead and guide other departments when necessary.

The total remuneration package for this position will be as determined by UP remuneration policy guidelines. (These amounts include the University’s contributions to standard UP benefits, namely provident fund, group life and funeral cover, but exclude contributions to medical aid, as the latter varies per employee.) UP subscribes to the Bestmed and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
- A comprehensive CV;
- Copies of qualifications;

CLOSING DATE: 13 September 2024
- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._
- The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions._



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