Getaway has two vacancies. If you think you’ve got what it takes, we’d love to hear from you.
Digital intern
The successful candidate will be required to do the following:
- Generate story ideas daily
- Assist with fact-checking stories
- Assist with editorial tasks
- Assist in managing social media channels
- Attends events when required
- Other administrative tasks where relevant
Requirements:
- Tertiary qualification in Media Studies, English and/or Journalism
- Proficiency in WordPress CMS and a Mac is beneficial
- Excellent writing, copy editing and organisational skills
- Able to work accurately under deadline pressure and willing to work overtime when necessary
- Proficiency in all major social media platforms
- Have a keen interest and basic knowledge in travel and nature conservation
Junior digital content producer
The successful candidate will execute the following tasks:
- Generating and implementing digital editorial content strategies
- Brainstorming and producing content that is original, relevant, and on-trend for the digital readership
- Managing social media for the brand, and increasing the following on the various platforms
- Generating strategies to increase readership numbers on the website
- Liaising with the advertising team and creating client content when necessary
- Managing the online competitions and following leads by interested parties
- Keeping up to date with digital trends in order to keep the website vibrant
- Keeping a keen eye on relevant news and viral content
- Produce original editorial content and conduct interviews
- Attends events when required
Requirements:
- Tertiary qualification in Media studies, English and/or Journalism
- At least one year of work experience in the journalism, media or travel industry
- Have a passion for travel, tourism, wildlife and nature conservation
- Proficiency in WordPress CMS and Mac is beneficial
- Have excellent writing, spelling, grammar, and basic fact-checking skills
- Be creative and energetic
- Able to work accurately under deadline pressure and willing to work overtime when necessary
- Need to have a good understanding of the brand’s principles and ethos
- Photography skills are beneficial
- Valid driver’s licence
Send your cover letter and concise CV to [email protected]
If you do not receive feedback within two weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.
