We are looking for self-motivated professional journalist or communications specialists with good team playing and excellent editorial skills, a sound understanding of writing for the web and engaging online audiences to fill the
following: Assistant Online Editor

This is a hands- on leadership position requiring the office holder to assist the Online Editor to build, maintain and lead a highly motivated and performance-based team to create and/ or acquire rich media content for publishing on www.graphic.com.gh in furtherance of the overall objective of Graphic Communication Group

Key Accountabilities

• Assist the editor to supervise the implementation of editorial policy
• Assist the editor to manage the editorial team by scheduling and allocating content creation/acquisition tasks
• Assist in the creation and acquisition of ethical, compelling rich media content for publishing on the site
• Moderate forums/chat sessions
• Assist with editing and/or approval of content contributions made by users
• Liaise with Webmaster/Web designers to create interactive pages and podcasts and ensure the website is optimally
operational 24/7
• Contribute to detailed design of the website
• Collaborate with the marketing and PR outfits of the Group to ensure that website content related to the
institution, it brand and marketing messages are maintained, updated and evaluated for effectiveness and efficiency
• Promote the website through search engine optimisation activities, liaising with other site owners on order to
maxmise incoming links and ensuring the site is listed in relevant indexes and directories

Skills / Competences

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with very rich editorial skills
• Must be conversant with digital trends
• Analytical with an eye for detail
• Sound knowledge of a range of applications and software including content management systems, image/video-editing
software, MS Office and social media platforms
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and for long periods
• Strong computer literacy skills, include page planning
• Research methodology skills desirable but not essential

Qualification Required & Experience

• 1st Degree in Communication/Journalism studies or related field with 6 years working experience most of which
should have been in online journalism OR
• Diploma in Journalism
from a reputable institution with 8 years working experience most of which should have been
in online journalism
• Member of the Ghana Journalists Association

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you wish to apply, please send a detailed CV together with a covering letter and contact telephone number to:-

The General Manager,
HR & Administration
Graphic Communications Group Ltd.
P.O.Box GP 742
Accra

Alternatively, you may email your application to the HR Operations Manager at:-

kathryn.parry@graphic.com.gh

Closing Date: 07 February 2013