SayPro ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: NEWS Vacancy

REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Communications / Journalism / Marketing / Public Relations / Graphic Design / Media Studies. Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in a communication service environment. Documentable, hands on experience in implementing and project managing media liaison services. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of policies and legislations governing communication. Exhibitions and events as communication platforms. Development communication. Job related skills: Computer literacy, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills (written and verbal), Analytical skills, Decision-making skills, Problem solving skills and Organising skills. A valid driver’s licence. Ability and willingness to travel extensively and work outside office hours. DUTIES: Research and generate stories. Write content for specific online projects. Write and contribute articles and features for departmental newsletters and newspapers. Help determine story selection and stacking. Develop and coordinate production schedule. Arrange and coordinate editorial meetings. Read newspapers and suggest news stories daily. Generate story ideas. Improve writing skills. Coordinate editing of stories. Edit, write and re-write, proofreading of articles, features, ad copies and other content. Create and drive content strategy for specific projects. Write and produce advertising copies for print and media campaigns. Research and write technical content for production, services and projects. Assist and support researchers in developing content specific projects. Assist and support information architects, program engineers and project managers in developing content for projects. Write stories and screenplays for radio and television plays.