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.