Content Specialist  

Key Responsibilities
Content Creation:

1. Develop and write engaging content that includes viral stories, odd news, crowdsourced content, and unconventional police reports.
2. Ensure content is timely, share-worthy, and has the potential to resonate with a broad audience.
3. Content can be in various formats, such as articles, videos, podcasts, and infographics.

Audience Engagement:

1. Use non-traditional news content to drive reader interaction and engagement on the platform

2. Ensure that the content is SEO compliant.

Collaboration:

1. Work closely with the news, video, social media, BAI, SEO, analytics and UX teams.
2. Contribute to team discussions and provide feedback on content and strategy.

Quality Assurance:

1. Ensure all content aligns with the publication's standards and editorial guidelines.
2. Regularly review and update content based on performance metrics and reader feedback.

Innovation and Adaptation:

1. Stay informed about trends in digital media and audience preferences.
2. Continuously adapt and innovate content offerings to stay competitive in the digital media landscape.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field
• Preferably 1-2 years experience in a related field; open to fresh graduates with related experience
• Proven experience in writing, journalism, or content creation, preferably in a digital news setting
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, with an ability to produce creative and engaging content
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Familiarity with digital media trends, SEO, and social media platforms.
• Excellent research and fact-checking skills. Strong collaboration and communication abilities.