Online Editor

Qualifications & Experiece Media Studies Degree/Diploma in Media Studies from a recognized institution of higher learning At least 3 years working experience in the same field Duties & Responsibilities To manage all websites, ensuring that they not only reflect the editorial thrust of each newspaper, but that they may also offer imaginative and engaging interactivity; To make sure that all online and interactive decisions display excellent journalism and editorial judgement and protect the core values of objectivity, impartiality, accuracy and fairness; To attend daily editorial meetings in order to offer story ideas and imaginative story treatment To manage the websites and all digital and mobile platforms in a way that preserves the editorial exclusives uncovered by each title while at the same time cross-promotes all titles in order to enrich the user experience and save duplication of effort. To build a strong online/ digital following by creating regularly updated and compelling content that encourages the audiences to return and stay To measure the performance of the online/digital platforms by keeping a track of statistics and reporting back to senior management on trends with a view to suggesting strategic changes if needed; To work closely with sales and marketing to advise on new opportunities for revenue generation; To oversee an aggressive presence on all social media platforms;