Overview

Industry: Print /Digital Media

Job Function: Digital Content

Job Experience Level: Mid Level

Minimum Years of Experience : 3

Minimum Academic Qualification: Bachelor

Job Summary

To manage the day-to-day editorial/content of MCL’s website ensuring it’s continuously updated.

Continuously monitor multiple news feeds on television, radio, blogs, popular media websites, and social media (Twitter/FB) for breaking stories.
Liaise with news desks to identify and craft a coverage strategy for breaking stories of relevance to Mwananchi readers.
Vet sources and liaise with Managing Editor-Online & New Content to ensure overall coverage is CREDIBLE.
Cover breaking news on social media platforms with speed and accuracy.
Drive traffic for the website by sharing well-screened stories from the website to ensure maximum engagement.
Write up very short articles (3-5 paragraphs) for websites within 20 minutes of initial text bulletin and submit a copy to Web editors.
Retrieve, compile, edit, and upload articles and relevant photos to thecitizen.co.tz on a daily basis.
Promote audience engagement and drive web traffic by pushing stories out on social media (Facebook/Twitter and media sharing via Instagram and Storify).
Scour news sites, blogs, and forums for breaking stories and liaise with news desks and field reporters to verify potential leads.
Prepare, write up, edit, and upload unique content for the online audience.
Ensure the presentation of content on our websites is in line with Mwananchi Communication Limited’s house style and editorial policy.