Ethiopian-Amharic Digital Content Writer 115 views

Talent Magnet is looking for an Ethiopian-Amharic Digital Content Writer

Location: Randburg, South Africa

Job Type: Full-time

Description:

The successful candidate will be given the task of preparing content for online platforms, for an East African audience. The ideal candidate needs to be strong at spoken and written languages of English and Amharic (Ethiopian), have knowledge of website content publishing and have a broad understanding of social media platforms. The candidate must also have a key interest and understanding of African and mainstream television and must be prepared to work flexible hours and have a passionate learning attitude.

Please Note:

• The position advertised is for a mid-level candidate on an annual contract basis
• The position requires 3 years online and social media publishing experience (to be verified)
• Successful candidates will be contacted for a follow-up interview
• Candidate must be prepared to work flexible hours, after 17:00 and weekends
• AA candidates an advantage
• Own transport an advantage

Responsibilities:

• Write engaging copy demonstrating the ability to translate broadcast events into news and feature articles
• Write various content types such as website copy, articles, headlines, image captions, video abstracts etc.
• Maintain and create original content for website and online platforms
• Upload, publish and promote content on the online and social platforms
• Researching, interviewing, and sourcing information and news stories
• Working with video team on content for online and social platforms, required to attend shoots where necessary
• Coordinating and sourcing content
• Reporting and analysis of stats and trends
• Enhancing online and social media strategies and implementation
• Cross-platform publishing with various CMS’s
• Management of social communities
• Required to be available for shifts including evening or weekends, project dependent

Key Requirements:

• Candidate should be able to speak and understand both English and Amharic, as well as write and publish in Amharic.
• Needs to be computer literate (experience with Apple Mac), and have advanced MS Office software skills (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint presentations)
• Experience with image editing software, such as Photoshop, an advantage
• Needs to be familiar with online and social media platforms and publishing in a professional environment (i.e., Websites, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Google Plus, Vine etc.)
• Qualification and experience in journalism and / or online media publishing required
• Experience / training in the television broadcast environment an advantage
• Skilled in running online and social campaigns
• Needs to be familiar with African and international mainstream television entertainment
• Must pay attention to detail, be able to work under pressure, be pragmatic, disciplined, driven, solutions-orientated and have a passionate learning attitude
• Teamwork and communication will be vital for the success achieved in this position
• Must understand urgency and meet extremely tight deadlines

Experience: Online and social media publishing experience- 3 years (Required)

Education: Bachelors (Preferred)

Interested candidates please apply.