/ 13 February 2012

M&G is hiring: Digital Operations Manager

The Mail & Guardian is hiring a Digital Operations Manager.

Responsibilities:
Manage the day to day technical operations of the Mail & Guardian‘s digital platforms including:

  • The Mail & Guardian (internal IT and convergence)
  • The Mail & Guardian Online (http://mg.co.za)
  • The M&G iPad, Android and Kindle editions
  • Thought Leader and related sites
  • M&G Mobile sites
  • iPhone and Android applications

  • Work with management, editorial and development teams to ensure smooth delivery of content and services to all customers
  • Work with development teams (internal and outsourced) on implementation of new features and projects
  • Manage the maintenance and upgrading of all platforms
  • Monitor and report on critical systems
  • Oversee customer feedback and troubleshooting

Skills and requirements:

  • At least 5 years experience in online product and/or website management
  • At least 2 years of experience in online or digital publishing
  • A portfolio of successful products or websites
  • A tertiary qualification in technology, business or journalism would be highly advantageous

Advantageous skills and experience:

  • Any IT certifications (AA etc)
  • HTML and CSS
  • Any system administration experience

Characteristics and competencies:

  • A deep understanding of and fascination for digital publishing technologies
  • A willingness to learn and take risks
  • A generalist with a big picture view of technology
  • Self motivated and passionate with a deep love of good products
  • Works well under pressure
  • Highly organised
  • A team player
  • Flexible about approach, but inflexible about quality
  • A love of great content would be an asset

Remuneration: Market related / negotiable depending on experience
Location: Johannesburg (Rosebank)
Education level:Degree
Job level:Senior
Own transport required: Yes
Type: Permanent

Contact details for applications
HR Officer
[email protected]

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.