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Department: Group Communication and Marketing
Branch: Employee Communications / Marketing
Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metro Centre
Designation: Copy Writer/Journalist
Salary Range: R8 329.27 pm (cost-to-company, basic salary, no benefits)
Primary Function:
Ensure journalist/copy writing service and administrative support within the Group Communication and Marketing Department.
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Key Learning Areas:
- Generating content and contributing to content production initiatives for various platforms managed by the department (e.g. Mahungu Ya Vatirhi, CoJ messages, bulk SMSes, the City’s website and digital screens).
- Applying the rules of grammar, fixing ‘lifeless’ language, as well as assessing and critiquing the underlying structure of a document.
- Recognising and dealing with plagiarism and copyright infringement.
Leading Competencies:
- Strong literacy skills, i.e., good written English, report-writing and proofreading skills.
- Good understanding of media and digital channels, how they interact and work to reach target audiences.
- Know-how to gather and process information for new and improved content (i.e. research capabilities).
- Work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Attention to detail, patience and concentration.
- Accountability and time management.
Core Competencies:
- Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
- Creative writing and time management.
- Batho Pele Principles.
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Appointment Requirements:
- Matric (NQF 4) plus a certificate, diploma or degree in journalism or copy-writing at NQF 6 level;
- Must be creative, detail-oriented and able to write coherently (i.e. good grammar and punctuation skills);
- Basic understanding of the inner workings of a newsroom and editorial processes;
- Basic understanding of how to leverage social media, find out things and get in contact with people and spot trends;
- Ability to write and translate content into at least three (3) different official languages;
- Computer literacy (MS Office applications);
- Must be able to work extended hours as and when required;
- Open to applicants not older than 35; and
- Only City of Joburg residents will be considered.
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