LOCATION:

Makati

    JOB SUMMARY:

    The Junior Editor must have at least three years’ experience in news writing and editing, and/or publishing role.

    They will be responsible for a variety of editorial, research and support duties to coordinate the publication of content across all of the company’s brands. The qualified candidate will also act as an editorial assistant and junior reporter, writing short content pieces and proofreading content for the company and client websites.

    The Junior Editor will work with the Managing Editor to ensure their tasks are well represented in the team’s responsibilities and daily coverage.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Monitor trending news in the Bitcoin and blockchain industry.
    • Proofread and edit articles.
    • Provide support at all stages of publication of editorial content across brands, including acting as administrative assistant to editors.
    • Manage and populate editorial spreadsheets, keeping track of all content coverage plans.
    • Liaise with other in-house teams to monitor timescales in connection with the publishing process, ensuring deadlines are met.
    • Deal with administrative tasks, including but not limited to creating monthly reports of article page views, among others.
    • Monitor published articles and post articles as needed.
    • Write short articles and copy as requested.
    • Assist in managing branded social media accounts for regional markets.
    • Suggest possible sources and improvements for editorial content.
    • Collaborate with the editorial team in creating planned and real time content, ensuring that deadlines are met.
    • Maintain a consistently high editorial standard, delivering exceptional and informative content to our audience.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • A degree in Journalism, Communications Marketing, or any related field, with at least three years’ experience in news writing and editing, and/or publishing role.
    • Excellent writing and proofreading skills
    • Strong knowledge of topics within the editorial mandate and a desire to grow that knowledge
    • Proficiency in the English language
    • Some CMS knowledge preferred, but training will be provided
    • Some SEO knowledge preferred, but training will be provided
    • The ability to quickly and deeply research and understand new subjects
    • Ability to focus and meet deadline
    • Ability to demonstrate creativity, vision and resourcefulness.
    • Excellent time management skills, ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously and to stay focused while working independently.
    • Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict in a professional and mature manner.
    • Possess excellent communication skills demonstrated through phone calls, emails, meetings and presentations.
    • Goal-oriented with the ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment.