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Job Summary :
Cairo West Publications are searching for a Digital Reporter to contribute to their digital platform and social media channels. This role requires keeping up-to-date with topics of interest, key persons in Egyptian society, and trending material that would suit the Cairo West digital platform and social media channels in line with the established brand and image of the 4 publications. Research, pitches, and planning of digital content is required on a daily basis in coordination with the Managing Editor to ensure that the digital platform is timely and in competition with other publications.
Attendance of selected and key events is required for live coverage and additional reporting as requested by supervisor.
Responsible for:
- Researching and staying up-to-date on relevant topics happening in Cairo and the wider region for Cairo West’s digital platform.
- Writing copy for Cairo West’s digital platform on a daily basis, according to agreed upon pitches and stories of interest.
- Interviewing persons of interest and covering stories and events off-site as required.
- Attending events as required by Managing Editor and collecting both written material and photos/video for digital and social media platforms.
- Drafting captions for social media posts in Cairo West’s established tone and voice.
Job Requirements
Technology:
- Working knowledge of social media management pages
- Working knowledge of WordPress publishing platform
- SEO application to content is beneficial
- Photography and videography skills are beneficial
Languages:
- Must have a fluent and natural feel for the English language
- Arabic, for research purposes, is highly advantageous