Editorial Services and Websites Specialist-MultiChoice Group

Editorial Services and Websites Specialist
The Organization

The Video Entertainment segment of Naspers is a broad-based multinational media group headquartered in South Africa and Dubai with principal operations in pay television and video entertainment. The group operates in almost 50 countries in Africa. Its holding company, Naspers, is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and has an ADR listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). International investors account for around 50% of its shareholder base.
An African platform operator, Video Entertainment’s expertise lies distributing media products, creating media content and selling advertising. Its key areas of operations are:
Pay Television: direct-to-home satellite and digital terrestrial television services; and
SVOD: subscription video on demand services across multiple online platforms with a focus on library and local content in developing markets
Operating in the majority of African countries, Video Entertainment is the leading Pay TV provider in most of the key African markets. Its strategy is to offer the best local and international content across multiple platforms to customers wherever they are.
The group’s strength lies in its focus on local language and culture, its entrepreneurial spirit and the quality of its workforce. Over the years Video Entertainment has built a successful track record of identifying trends early, adapting them for the markets in which it operates and leveraging them to maximum advantage. The group generates revenues mainly by collecting subscription fees, with a moderate contribution from advertising revenue. Its key objectives are to:
Build its Pay TV and SVOD subscriber base
Focus on investment and technology
Maintain a local approach
Provide quality service
Attract innovative and motivated employees

Position Name
Specialist: Editorial Services and Websites


Reports to
Manager: Corporate Communication

Direct Reports
N/A

Division
MAL
Department
Corporate Affairs

Org Structure

Key Customers
Internal
CEO/MAL Exco
Corporate Affairs department /MTF
DStv and GOtv
MultiChoice
DStv Now streamlining
In country and regional operations
External
MAL Website and other corporate digital platforms

Location
South Africa, Johannesburg,

Purpose of the Position:
To research and write stories for MultiChoice that can be used internally and externally for the business – including the MAL Website and social media platforms. The purpose is to provide ongoing written material baou the business, the industry and technology which will resonate in Africa as well as position the company as thought leaders.

Key Performance Objectives
Tasks

Operational Delivery
Develop high-level editorial materials, including feature stories, web content, news releases, blogs, and op-eds, ensuring that all editorial content upholds the MultiChoice’s highest standards of accuracy, integrity, and clarity.
Research and create/ write corporate communication content that supports the MAL narrative and strategy
Manages complex projects and advises both the GM Corporate Affairs and Corporate Communications team on the implementation and status of plans and goals; recommends shifting priorities as necessary.
Work closely with social media and web development teams to conceive and develop appropriate materials to convey key messages to target audiences.
Where necessary, identify, retain, and monitor the work for freelancers and vendors
Ensure where necessary the use of visual aids – infographics are used to tell the story
Maintain an updated compilation of company-specific style guides
Assist with the development of time and cost estimates
Help keep the company and employees up to date on editorial conventions, style guides, software, and tools
Contribute to long-term planning and special initiatives and projects

MAL Website

Ensure new site is functioning efficiently
Ensure timing & planning of features and initiatives are managed and ensure maximum use of infographics, videos – promoting MAL business and ensuring that the page is updated, keeping the stakeholder attention and promoting a positive reputation

Qualifications Essentials:
Degree or diploma in Journalism


Experience
A minimum of 6 years of experience in a communications field, Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills
Ability to work creatively and independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Technical Competencies:
Excellent proofreading and copyediting skills, and experience providing editorial support for web, social media, and print
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Outstanding organizational skills
Great interpersonal skills—must be comfortable interacting with all levels of company employees and working as part of a team
Ability to juggle many tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Natural customer service mentality

Behavioral Competencies:
Relationship Building
Conflict Resolution
Decision Making
Critical Appraisal
Holistic Thinking
Persuading & Influence
Coaching


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