• Repurposes editorial print/newspaper content, and rewrite headlines and captions for facts, accuracy, taste, house-style, language use, clarity, details and objectivity. • Edits copy to appropriate length, clarity and style without distorting facts or dispensing with salient points. • Selects and edits pictures and write/re-writes appropriate captions to enhance their quality. • Ensures proper laying out of copy and pictures/graphics in web pages. • Tailors stories to reflect interests of international audience. • Ensures timely publication and sign-off of online editions. • Develops and strengthens the Monitor websites as a medium of breaking news. • Updates stories regularly. • Responds to feedback, complaints and suggestions from online readers. • Initiates and develops content for the Monitor website and Online products. • Constantly updates the Monitor Website. • Captures video and repackages video content for digital platforms

• Academic: • University Degree in Mass Communication or any related field from an accredited institution. • Professional: • Diploma in Journalism • Experience: • At least 3 years journalism experience and demonstrated writing and editing experience in a newsroom • Core Competencies • Excellent writing and editing skills, with good understanding of online writing and editing requirements such as the use of keywords, hyperlinks and navigation • Must have a good eye for detail, with excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation skills. • Good organizational skills and ability to work effectively with the team and collate material from multiple sources • Forward thinking and able to strategize for all online platforms • Internet and social media experience with good understanding of new media and web analytics. • Goal driven with the ability to adapt to change and to new opportunities. • Advanced Computer skills • Demonstrable and proven experience in meeting deadlines • Ability to track, review and manage team performance effectively • Innovative and creative • If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number as one PDF document, quoting the position you have applied for in the subject line by 28th November, 2025 to the HR Manager- NMGU, Monitor Publications