• Ensuring timely processing and publishing of news material that meets YEN's editorial standards, in-house style guide, and the rules (policies) of platforms (Facebook, Google, others). • Verifying facts and accuracy of all news reports before they are published. • Rewriting and editing copy to ensure it is readable and appeals to the target audience. • Producing authentic content free of plagiarism. • Ensuring articles have catchy headlines and appropriate visual elements, photos.
REQUIREMENTS:
• University degree in journalism/media studies or related field. • 1-2 years experience in politics reporting online or working in a similar capacity. • Perfect command of the English language (you will have to take several tests to prove it). • Expertise in local & global politics and current affairs. • Experience in the digital/social media field.
CORE VALUES:
• Passion for political and general news reporting. • Understanding of the Ghanaian political landscape. • Sense of responsibility. • Hard worker. • Goal-oriented - Can work with deadlines.
WHAT WE OFFER:
• Competitive salary. • Comfortable working environment and super-friendly team. • Opportunity to learn from the biggest global players in IT and media worldwide.
Yen.com.gh is one of the biggest news and entertainment websites in Ghana. Yen.com.gh is a partner of Genesis Media Emerging Markets company, a media holding operating in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana, with projects likeLegit.ng,TUKO.co.ke and Briefly News.