Content Writer / Editor – 2 POSTS

Dar es Salaam and Coast Region

We are seeking a talented and dedicated Content Editor and Writer with a Mass Media Communication degree to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a vital role in creating and curating engaging content for our exciting new platform. Our aim is to simplify complex topics in technology, finance, careers, current affairs, lifestyle, and more, making them accessible to a wide audience.

Responsibilities:

Content Creation:

• Research, write, and edit high-quality articles, blog posts, and other forms of content that effectively communicate complex topics in a simplified manner.
• Topic Curation: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in technology, finance, careers, current affairs, lifestyle, and related fields. Identify relevant topics for content creation based on audience interests and industry demands.
• Editing and Proofreading: Review and revise content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to style guidelines. Check for proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Content Strategy: Collaborate with the editorial team to develop content strategies that align with our platform’s objectives and target audience.
• Research: Conduct thorough research to gather accurate information from reputable sources. Verify facts, statistics, and references to maintain content integrity.
• SEO Optimization: Implement basic search engine optimization techniques to enhance content visibility and reach.
• Content Management: Organize and maintain a content calendar, ensuring timely delivery of articles and posts. Ensure content is appropriately tagged, categorized, and optimized for easy retrieval.
• Collaborative Approach: Work closely with graphic designers, multimedia specialists, and other team members to enhance content with visual elements, graphics, and multimedia assets.
• Engagement and Promotion: Participate in social media promotion and engagement activities to increase reach, drive traffic, and foster audience interaction with our content.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct regular audits and evaluations of published content to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.

Requirements

• Highly ethical, accountable and trustworthy
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in content writing, research, or related fields.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and content marketing strategies.
• Ability to simplify complex topics and present them in an engaging, accessible manner.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and content promotion strategies.
• A passion for staying informed about technology, finance, careers, current affairs, lifestyle, and related subjects.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Computer skills are essential.

Join our team and contribute to our exciting new platform, where your content editing and writing skills will play a crucial role in simplifying complex topics and making them accessible to a broader audience. Apply now and be part of our mission to inform, educate, and engage readers across various fields.

REMUNERATION

How to Apply:

All applicants must be Tanzanian with an age not above 35 years of age:

Please send your CV to [email protected]

Deadline for application is 30 June, 2023