Independent News & Media
Plc, publishers and distributors of the largest English weekly in Ethiopia, Fortune, would like to offer the
following career opportunities.
JOB
POSITION: EDITOR
JOB SUMMARY:
with
a good sense of what makes for an interesting story, and the ability to juggle all the
moving parts of the publication.
You will plan, coordinate and review content. The
successful candidate will be able to decide which ideas should be pursued,
as well as which should be dropped in order to meet quality and accuracy
standards. You will provide
exceptional, informative,
and engaging content. In addition, you will have the following
responsibilities:
Ø Source
and produce ground-breaking stories about the business sector, together with
reporters.
Ø Be
an initiative taker with the ability to react quickly and cover breaking news
and also identify trends and write features in numerous business areas.
Ø Possess
a working knowledge of both public and business sectors and have the ability to
write daily reports and edit, if necessary, weekly news stories for and about
the economies of Ethiopia and other countries in the region.
Ø Have
excellent organizational skills and meet strict deadlines and work in a
fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
Ø
Coordinate print publishing
cycles and manage content areas.
Ø
Set publication standards
and establish goals and expectations.
Ø
Suggest stories and generate
headline ideas in alignment with the
target audience's preferences.
Ø
Proofread, edit and improve
stories or pieces; manage writers and reporters.
Ø
Comply with media law and
ethical guidelines.
Ø
Meet deadlines and budget
requirements.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Proven
working experience as an Editor.
· Strong
writing/editing/proofreading skills and excellent portfolio skills in English.
· An
eye for detail along with critical thinking.
· Prioritizing
and multitasking.
·
BA degree in Journalism or working in a media
environment is preferred but not required.
Required Person: 1
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: Negotiable
Work Experience: Proven working experience as an Editor