Content Editor at Kilimall

Department/Function:Operations

Reports to:Business Director

Location:Mombasa Road

Athi River Athi55 Management

High level Position Summary (Describe the basic purpose of the role; key areas of responsibility)

Writer will communicate with leadership, clients, and potential interview sources. Must follow company editorial style guide. Excellent writing, spelling, and understanding of grammar are essential to the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Creating concise, eye-catching, and innovative headlines and body copy
• Researching and organizing facts and sources
• Interviewing sources
• Consistently brainstorming and collaborating with team for new ideas and strategies
• Building a following for brand on social media with creative work
• Researching markets and industries to compare and create content that is innovative and original
• Collaborating with campaign managers, creative team, and designers
• Writing a wide variety of topics for multiple platforms (website, blogs, articles, social updates, banners, case studies, guides, white papers, etc.)

Note: Your annual objectives and/or any other tasks assigned by your supervisor from time to time shall become an integral part of your deliverables.

Special Requirements:      

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent grasp of English language
• Creative and innovative thinker and planner
• Confident in producing work across multiple platforms
• Able to align multiple brand strategies and ideas
• Assists team members when needed to accomplish team goals
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Self-motivated and self-directed

Note: All job descriptions are subject to management review and may be modified based on business requirements. In case of any variation between this description and the actual duties performed, management has the right to make appropriate decision.

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills Required

• Ability to work independently or as an active member of a team
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel) and Google Docs
• Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strict adherence to company policies and style
• Extensive knowledge of the company, brand, and product preferred
• Ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and be a problem-solver
• Familiarity with keyword placement and SEO

Qualifications:

• Diploma; Bachelor’s degree in creative writing, journalism, English, or related field preferred
• Specialization in  writing for a large agency, corporation or an ecommerce platform
• One to two years’ experience writing for a large agency, corporation or an ecommerce platform

Behavioral Competencies:

• Very strong personality and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A good team player.
• A good leader with people management and time management skills.
• High level of commitment to duty, and discipline.
• Demonstrable ability to put customer interests first.
• Strong focus on impact.
• Unquestionable level of integrity.