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.