Deadline of this Job: 01 January 2023
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Reporting and writing news contents for a start-up media platform
• Reporting work with online/offline sources, interviews and data analysis needed.
• Researching industry-related topics (using a combination of online sources, interviews, surveys, etc.)
• Creating clear marketing copy to promote products and services
• Creating structured manuscripts using content management systems
• Second-editing and back reading story drafts prepared by reporters Proofreading and editing content prior to publication
• Filing news story drafts to editors/bureau chief/managing editors
• Submit work to editors for their input and approval
• Working with marketing/designing staff to produce illustrations to be attached to news story Work with marketing and design teams to produce illustrations for articles
• Doing keyword research on regular basis, following SEO guidelines and increasing the news media’s traffic
• Perform simple keyword research and use SEO guidelines to increase web traffic
• Increasing readership of the media’s news stories via social media: Using TweetDeck recommended Promote content in social media
• Identifying readers’ needs, finding gap, if any, between the media’s contents and readers’ needs, and suggesting additional type/angle of the news stories we should cover Identify customer needs and gaps in our content and suggest new topics
• Following the media’s writing styles and rules. Ensure overall consistency of style, fonts, images, tone, etc.
• Updating website content as needed
Required Skills
• Experience working with media relevant to the position
• Experience working in Africa related to the position
• At least 3 years of work experience
• Part time is acceptable
• Expert writer on tech start-ups in Africa
• Familiar with the African start-up ecosystem
• Understands how start-up funding works
• Can write economic/technical/financial articles as well as general articles (or any of them)
• Familiar with the African retail investor market/financial products
• Familiar with African fintech case studies
• Familiarity with blockchain/ cryptocurrencies will be an added advantage
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Reporting and writing news contents for a start-up media platform
• Reporting work with online/offline sources, interviews and data analysis needed.
• Researching industry-related topics (using a combination of online sources, interviews, surveys, etc.)
• Creating clear marketing copy to promote products and services
• Creating structured manuscripts using content management systems
• Second-editing and back reading story drafts prepared by reporters Proofreading and editing content prior to publication
• Filing news story drafts to editors/bureau chief/managing editors
• Submit work to editors for their input and approval
• Working with marketing/designing staff to produce illustrations to be attached to news story Work with marketing and design teams to produce illustrations for articles
• Doing keyword research on regular basis, following SEO guidelines and increasing the news media’s traffic
• Perform simple keyword research and use SEO guidelines to increase web traffic
• Increasing readership of the media’s news stories via social media: Using TweetDeck recommended Promote content in social media
• Identifying readers’ needs, finding gap, if any, between the media’s contents and readers’ needs, and suggesting additional type/angle of the news stories we should cover Identify customer needs and gaps in our content and suggest new topics
• Following the media’s writing styles and rules. Ensure overall consistency of style, fonts, images, tone, etc.
• Updating website content as needed
Required Skills
• Experience working with media relevant to the position
• Experience working in Africa related to the position
• At least 3 years of work experience
• Part time is acceptable
• Expert writer on tech start-ups in Africa
• Familiar with the African start-up ecosystem
• Understands how start-up funding works
• Can write economic/technical/financial articles as well as general articles (or any of them)
• Familiar with the African retail investor market/financial products
• Familiar with African fintech case studies
• Familiarity with blockchain/ cryptocurrencies will be an added advantage