Content Creator/ Producer Internship at Cytonn Investments

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, write, edit and publish content for websites, blogs, videos, social media posts/campaigns, email campaigns, podcasts and more.
• Work closely with the editorial team to produce content.
• Research on topical issues for story telling
• Identify and conduct interviews with story sources
• Promote content on social networks and monitor engagement (e.g. comments and shares)
• Become an influencer who makes an impact on the company and within the industry through the production of digital content
• Interview industry professionals and incorporate their views in blog posts/social media.
• Use your editing, content management to publish and edit content across various digital platforms.
• Use your knowledge of SEO and content development to create digital content that helps us get found via search engines, and showcases our company as a leader within the industry
• Prepare well-structured drafts using digital publishing platforms
• Edit and proofread written pieces before publication
• Coordinate with editorial and design teams to illustrate articles
• Monitor and evaluate performance of the content sites (e.g. conversion and bounce rates)
• Update our websites/blogs as needed.
• Any other duties as shall be assigned from time to time

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have advanced knowledge of elements necessary to make a good show/newscast and strong understanding of television studio operations/Interviews with 1 year experience.
• Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems (e.g. WordPress)/social media management, YouTube
• Proven work experience as a Content Creator with a focus on interviews/video, copywriter or similar role • Portfolio of video content and or published articles.
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English
• An ability to fact-check long-form content pieces.
• Time-management skills
• Familiarity with SEO, latest marketing/social media trends
• BSc or Diploma in Journalism/Media or relevant field
• 1 year experience in Journalism/Media or relevant field