Start Date: June 01, 2021
Position Type: Full-time
Deadline: May 25, 2021
ABOUT THE AFRICA WOMEN IN MEDIA (AWiM)
African Women in the Media (AWiM), is a network for African women working in media industries anywhere in the world. Our aim is to impact positively the way media functions in relation to women, and our vision is that one day women of African heritage will have equal access to representation in media industries. More information on the organisation can be found at https://africanwomeninmedia.com/
ABOUT ROLE
We are looking for a confident, self-motivated problem solver who enjoys working with a huge range of people. You will be part of a small external engagement team, with the key role of managing AWiMNews website: www.africanwomeninmedia.com
Web editor job description (PDF)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The web editor’s key role is to manage and produce content for AWiM News, AWiM’s niche news website focused on African women and media.
- Build a network of journalists, commission and work with them to produce content that meets the remit of AWiM News
- Produce quality editorial content relating to African women and media, including women in the Diaspora, and ensuring it meets publishing guidelines.
- Produce highly engaging content for use on all AWiM’s digital channels that will draw traffic to AWiM’s website.
- Promote AWiM News content and AWiMovement.
- Strengthen the position of AWiM News as the go-to gender media platform
- Ensure AWiM’s website functions as needed and makes full use of available functionalities. Implement AWiM News revenue-generating strategy, including but not limited to paid adverts, sponsored content and series, to make AWiM financially sustainable.
- Develop project and funding proposals.
- Implement AWiM Movement membership strategy.
- Protect AWiM’s reputation by ensuring well-edited and consistent messages are shared with external audiences.
- Expand AWiM’s network in regions where AWiM is not yet visible, globally.
- Create and promote AWiM News weekly newsletters.
- Project manage editorial outputs like podcasts, newsletters and other such content for AWiM News and AWIM projects.
- Manage allocated budget effectively.
- All other roles required for the successful delivery of AWiM News and other editorial needs of AWiM.
REQUIREMENTS
- Proven work experience as a web editor
- Editing skills with a demonstrable portfolio of published work
- Hands-on experience with MS Office, InDesign, Photoshop or other publishing tools
- In-depth knowledge of SEO and industry best practices
- Familiarity with content management systems
- Ability to undertake research using a variety of sources
- Excellent writing skills in English
- Attention to detail
- Creative mind, able to alter their style of writing to reflect their audience
- Have a broad understanding of copyright laws.
- BSc in journalism, communications or related field
- Ability to work under pressure
BENEFITS TO THE ROLE
- A chance to network with leaders across various disciplines who come to events as speakers, sponsors or delegates
- Opportunity to work remotely.
- 21 days holiday rising with continuous service, in addition to public holidays.
- Enrich your knowledge on media issues particularly related to women in the industry.
- Build important relationships with people who could potentially become your mentor and employers.
- Remain close to the industry, developing and influencing high-level contacts
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that should we recruit a suitable candidate before the closing date, we will close applications earlier than the specified date. We treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not relevant to the job such as disability, race, age, religion, gender, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.
Candidates who meet the above requirements should send their a) CV b) cover letter, articulating why media women capacity building is important for gender equality in the media industry across Africa to dele[at]africanwomeninmedia.com (Use the subject line ‘Web Editor’) no later than 25th May 2021. The interview date will be 28th May 2021
