Job Description

Proofread and edit original content and press releases ensuring to stay true to the style and intention of the content for media update and the various brands. Ensure that press releases and original content is up to standard when publishing on the website. Ensure that only relevant press releases are shared on media update and upload certain content to MyPressOffice.

Editing:

• Proofread, edit and post press releases;
• Assist with proofreading, rewriting and editing of original content;
• Publish press releases on media update;
• Publish press releases on MyPressOffice;
• Ensuring readability of published work;
• Compile one weekly newsletter for media update;
• Provide content for the weekly Editing Tips email;
• Editing to media update and Newsclip's standards.

Administration:

• Ensure that all content is edited in a timely fashion;
• Updating the team calendar accordingly;
• Update the contacts list on a regular basis;
• Credibility and accessibility of the media update website;
• Oversee the Editorial Inbox and respond to reader queries where applicable;
• Identify possible content ideas and Q&As based on emails from PRs and the Editorial inbox;
• Create content for applicable social media platforms.

Internal Liaison:

• Assist with the management of media update's incoming emails;
• Attend weekly media update meetings;
• Attend meetings with Newsclip and all affiliated brands;
• Ensure emails are attended to in a timeously manner;
• Inform stakeholders of any relevant media trends or industry news;
• Report all queries to the media update team and escalate where necessary;
• Ensure effective communication on a regular basis on the various communication platforms.

External Liaison:

• Inform PR when their submissions will be posted on media update or MyPressOffice;
• Advise PRs when their submissions do not meet the media update standards for publication;
• Respond to media events invitations.

Education:

• Completed Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or related fields.

Experience:

• 1 years' experience in a similar field.

Competencies:

• Attention to detail;
• Creative dexterity;
• Ability to coordinate;
• Effective and efficient communication levels; written and verbal.

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