The Mail & Guardian Online is looking for a special projects coordinator. This is a junior to mid-level post that will report to the online deputy editor.
Management and implementation of online projects, including:
Social networking campaigns
Editorially-driven advertising campaigns
Skills include
- Assisting in the specification and brainstorming of projects
Setting and driving deadlines
Producing editorial content, or liaising with freelancers to produce content
Planning and allocating resources
Liaising between business stakeholders and service providers
Quality control and bug tracking
Traffic control of current and incoming projects
Management of service providers, developers, freelance writers, photographers, sub-editors and web administrators
Formation and management of internal task teams responsible for special projects
Regular reporting on projects throughout their life cycle
Qualifications and experience
Required:
- Experience in a journalism environment
Experience in social media
Experience in general project management
Degree or diploma in a relevant subject
Beneficial:
- Experience in an online content environment
Experience in the management of online or digital media projects
A portfolio of completed projects
Experience in Scrum or other agile methodologies
Characteristics and competencies
- Great attention to detail
Self motivated and passionate
A highly effective communicator, both verbally and in writing
Works well under pressure
A confident individual, unafraid of enforcing deadlines
A team player
Applications should be addressed to Verashni Pillay
email address: VerashniP@mg.co.za
Closing date: November 25 2011
Only shortlisted applicants who meet the criteria will be contacted. If you have not received a response within 14 days, please accept that your application was not successful.
