Vacancy title:
Digital Journalist
Jobs at:
Opera NewsDeadline of this Job:
28th August 2019
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 15, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Digital Journalist at Opera News .
Job Responsibilities:
• Participate in generation of unique, compelling political, business, current affairs and entertainment-related story ideas.
• Follow trending topics on social networking, including Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for story ideas and headlines that optimize Opera News reach and retention.
• Write accurate stories that are well researched and attributed to necessary sources and update as necessary.
• Interview proper sources to enhance story content.
• Respond quickly to breaking news and developing situations, contributing to the news team’s coverage of the event.
• Creatively use social media to send out breaking/interesting news.
Job Skills:
• Demonstrated journalism/media/social media experience.
• Must have strong writing skills and excellent knowledge of AP style.
• Must have knowledge and experience using Facebook, Twitter and emerging social media platforms.
• Must be able to develop an understanding of basic news landscape in the country.
• Must be self-motivated, team-oriented and work well under pressure.
• Must have excellent communication skills and be proactive in seeking out interviews to enhance story content.
• Good visual eye and basic photo editing skills.
Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or a related communications field required.
• 1-3 years of work experience required.
Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified
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Job application procedure
Interested and qualified? Go to Opera News career website on www.linkedin.com to apply
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