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The English Content Specialists for Scooper News ( NEWS APP) are expected to be self-sufficient and self-driving individual contributors who are able to manage and contribute to the large content pool of the News App. They should have a sensitive nose to news and discover the viral and most updated news for the integrated platform.
Key Responsibilities:
- News-enthusiastics with a good understanding of news products and news app on market. Have an eye for viral content in Africa and the world and able to manage hot topics real-time;
- Assist product and operations manager with daily news censoring, news testing and product system management.
- A master of WordPress and other editing tools; Able to produce content in a variety of forms and sensitive to current social issues.
- Secure data sources from demographically aligned partner databases, have some basic sense of data analysis, able to use Google analysis.
- Work closely with China’s News Production Team to develop/discover popular news content;
- Establish a local vision for future of Africa News development and ensures it is cascaded through performance management and development processes.
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- Bachelor’s degree (Journalism or Mass Communications majors preferred) with at least one year’s experience in content operation, good knowledge of news products, websites, etc. Experienced content specialists are considered with priority.
- Cultural sensitivity to regional differences in emerging African continent. Always sensitive the next Big Story.
- With remarkable news sense plus content sensitivity. Able to work under pressure and perform well under tight KPI requirements, able to work efficiently in a high volume environment.
- A frequent App user with excellent computer skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
- Diligent and aggressive, a quick learner with an excellent working attitude and teamwork sprite.