We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and results oriented individual to fill the following position: 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 objectives of Graphic Communication Group.

Key Accountabilities

•   Assist the Editor to supervise the implementation of editorial policy
•   Assist the Editor to manage the editoral team by scheduling and allocating content creation/acqusition tasks
•   Assist in the creation and acqusition 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 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, its brands and marketing messages are maintained, updated and evaluated for effectiveness and efficiency
•   Promote the website through search engine optimization activities, liaising with other site owners in order to maximize incoming links and ensuring the site is listed in relevant indexes and directories

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 Ghana Journalists Association
•   Employees must have been on the staff writer grade or above on the company's salary grading for at least 3 years.

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 Director, HR & Administration
Graphic Communications Group Ltd
P.O.Box GP742, Accra

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

kathryn.parry@graphic.com.gh

Closing Date: 17 March, 2017