/ 23 March 2011

M&G is hiring: Temporary content producer

The <em>Mail & Guardian Online</em> is looking for someone to help upload content to the website once a week for the next two months.

The Mail&Guardian Online is looking for someone to help upload content to the website about once a week for the months of March and April.

Key performance areas

  • Upload and publish articles and pictures from the M&G newspaper using the M&G Online content management system
  • Work the night shift (1pm to 9pm) when needed
  • Be on call and come in when needed — probably on Thursdays

Qualifications and experience
Required:

  • Appropriate post-matric qualification
  • Online sub-editing experience would be a great advantage
  • A firm grasp of current affairs, both local and international
  • Net-savvy
  • An interest in education would be an advantage

Characteristics and competencies

  • Great attention to detail
  • Ability to quickly assimilate and apply the M&G‘s style and system
  • Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
  • Team player

Please note that this is a freelance position where the person will be called upon as needed and paid accordingly.

Applications should be addressed to Rowena Montsho
email address: [email protected]
Closing date: March 29 2011

Only shortlisted applicants who meet the criteria will be contacted. If you have not received a response within 14 days after closing of the advert, please accept that your application was not successful.