Jamaica Observer Media Group - Web Content Creator/Reporter

Kingston, Jamaica

Full Time

Web Content / Reporter

Mid Level

Web Content Creator

The Web Content Creator is responsible for creating and/or acquiring content for all Jamaica Observer associated websites, email newsletters, and other online communication media such as Teenage.

Duties & Responsibilities

Schedule the creation/acquisition of content in accordance with editorial policy.
Coordinate with external contributors for online content.
Participate in brainstorming sessions regarding new content offerings for the site.
Generate and/or receive ideas for content for all Jamaica Observer associated websites.
Write, edit, and produce content.
Specify the multimedia content needed to support or work alongside textual content.
Work rota with other Web Content Creators to cover weekends.
Work with the Online Coordinator to ensure seamless 24/7 news environment by:
- Liaising with the newspaper news desk and the radio news
- Using various online and offline sources (e.g., TV News – BBC, CNN, Twitter, Rss, etc.)
Supervise website comments moderation.
Content development, including multimedia and social networking offering with the Online Coordinator.
Working along with the Webmaster monitor company’s social networking presence.
Using website analytics to guide content creation strategy.
Recommend changes in editorial policy and site design.
Will be trained in photography and videography.

Qualifications & Experience

Five years’ experience as a journalist, including online and multimedia.

Skills & Competencies

Knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
Knowledge of Headline writing for the web.
Familiarity with various Social Networking tools (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube etc.)
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, internally and externally, in both oral and written formats.
Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
Ability to execute job functions with a high level of energy and long-term commitment.

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