Multimedia Editor

Posted by Government of Montserrat

Job Title: Multimedia Editor

Location: , Montserrat
Salary: Included
Expiry Date: Monday, May 23, 2022
Posted by Government of Montserrat

The Government of Montserrat is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Multimedia Editor, within the Broadcasting Unit.

JOB PURPOSE

To research, document, write, and present the news in an honest, ethical, and unbiased way; manage, produce and edit the news with accuracy, flow, and within time and manage the website, all social media platforms and engage the public on issues of national importance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Investigate stories via contacts, press releases and other media.
  • Compile, edit and present the news.
  • Manage all social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and SoundCloud.
  • Create engaging multimedia content.
  • Manage and facilitate social media users by responding to social media posts and developing discussions.
  • Develop and edit content for digital and other platforms.
  • Develop news story ideas, track issues and events, assign, oversee, and edit daily news and feature stories for broadcast, digital and other platforms.
  • Interview people on a range of subjects.
  • Attend press conferences.
  • Live reporting when covering important events.
  • Attend a range of events such as Meetings of the Legislative Assembly, Court proceedings, national, cultural and sporting events.

 

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS


The applicant should possess:-

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Media & Journalism or equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution.
  • A minimum 5 O’Levels including English Language.
  • At least five (5) years experience as a news Reporter. 

**Consideration will be given to persons who are currently pursuing a degree in Media & Journalism

Please see below required submission(s),

  1. Covering Letter
  2. Completed Application Form
  3. Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with full particulars of Experience
  4. Certified Copies of Qualifications
  5. Clear statement detailing why you are well qualified for the position
  6. Two letters of reference with full contact details of the referees

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