Writer

Job Purpose

• To develop clear, compelling, and engaging content across internal and external digital and offline channels. The right candidate should have the capability to write high-quality content that informs, educates, and influences diverse audiences while upholding the organization’s brand voice, quality standards, and strategic objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out research on topics assigned and fact-check any data collected.
• Create content in form of news stories, articles, blogs, newsletters or print based on the data collected from the research.
• Read style guides or project briefs and use them to develop content for assignments.
• Convert the information acquired into readable, easy-to-understand content tailored to the specific audience.
• Revise articles based on editorial feedback.
• Turnaround stories and articles within short timelines.
• Adhere to stipulated editorial guidelines.
• Tailor writing style to meet the needs of target audience.
• Proofreading assignments to correct errors before submission.
• Submitting completed assignments in the requisite document format.
• Review articles and publications.
• Caption images to tell a comprehensive story.
• Coordinate with external editors, translators, printers, or agencies where needed.
• Be a self-driven internal journalist–seek out the best content and align it audiences and strategic objectives
• Contribute to regular editorial plans
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices

Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in communication or journalism writing or their equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience in a similar role within a large organization.
• Skilled in Sub-editing
• Demonstrated skills in writing hard and soft news, storytelling, and communications across a wide variety of channels i.e., digital, offline media  and beyond
• Attention to detail, accuracy, efficiency, and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Conversant with relevant industry standards and regulations