Writer and Editor (Finance and Technology Topics) at Brites Management

SALARY: USD 3000-USD 5000                                                                                                                    

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Reporting and writing news contents for a startup media platform
2. Reporting work with online/offline sources, interviews and data analysis needed.
3. Researching industry-related topics (using a combination of online sources, interviews, surveys, etc.)
4. Creating clear marketing copy to promote products and services
5. Creating structured manuscripts using content management systems
6. Second-editing and back reading story drafts prepared by reporters Proofreading and editing content prior to publication
7. Filing news story drafts to editors/bureau chief/managing editors
8. Submit work to editors for their input and approval
9. Working with marketing/designing staff to produce illustrations to be attached to news story Work with marketing and design teams to produce illustrations for articles
10. Doing keyword research on regular basis, following SEO guidelines and increasing the news media’s traffic 
11. Perform simple keyword research and use SEO guidelines to increase web traffic
12. Increasing readership of the media’s news stories via social media: Using TweetDeck recommended Promote content in social media
13. Identifying readers’ needs, finding gap, if any, between the media’s contents and readers’ needs, and suggesting additional type/angle of the news stories we should cover Identify customer needs and gaps in our content and suggest new topics
14. Following the media’s writing styles and rules. Ensure overall consistency of style, fonts, images, tone, etc.
15. Updating website content as needed

Required Skills

1. Experience working with media relevant to the position
2. Experience working in Africa related to the position
3. At least 3 years of work experience
4. Part time is acceptable
5. Expert writer on tech startups in Africa
6. Familiar with the African startup ecosystem
7. Understands how startup funding works
8. Can write economic/technical/financial articles as well as general articles (or any of them)
9. Familiar with the African retail investor market/financial products
10. Familiar with African fintech case studies
11. Familiarity with blockchain/ cryptocurrencies will be an added advantage