Deputy Editor: Publications at Moonstone Information Refinery

• The purpose of this role is to add to MIR’s capabilities to produce content for its digital platforms, to attract readers and advertisers and create awareness of the services offered by the businesses that form part of the Moonstone Group.

The role will include writing, (text) editing, helping to create audio-visual content, sourcing images, and compiling newsletters.

Key Responsibilities

• Researching and writing articles related to legislation, trends and developments that affect the broad financial services sector
• Researching and writing articles that will promote the services offered by the businesses within the Moonstone Group
• Writing scripts for audio-visual content
• Presenting content on-camera
• Conducting on-camera interviews
• Editing and proofreading
• Suggesting images that can be used to illustrate content
• Liaising with the managing editor to develop story ideas
• When necessary, standing in for the managing editor: publications
• Liaising with individuals and departments to ensure that content is published/aired on deadline
• Liaising with advertising sales staff to create an environment conducive to advertisers

Minimum Requirements

• Degree (or similar qualification) in journalism/communications or law
• At least five years’ experience in business or financial journalism or a relevant field of corporate communications

Skills and Abilities

• MS Office skills are required: Basic MS Word
• Intermediate MS Excel
• Intermediate MS Outlook
• Proficient in spelling, punctuation, grammar and other English-language skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Good interviewing skills
• Sound knowledge of media law
• Solid presentation skills

Competencies

• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Able to work independently and as a team
• Flexibility and multi-tasking
• Creative thinking
• Effective planning, time and stress management skills
• Deadline driven
• Strong work ethic