Senior Editor/Presenter

Job Title: Senior editor/presenter

Duty Station: Ramallah

Type of Contract: Full-time position

Application Deadline: Saturday, March 5th, 2022

AFKAR Production Company, is a Palestinian media company for production and publishing. 

Afkar is establishing a new English/Hebrew radio station “Jerusalem24”, as a part of “East Jerusalem Youth: Agents of Change” action in Palestine, implemented by Afkar in partnership with, DanChurchAid/Norwegian Church Aid, and supported by European Union.

Jerusalem24 aims to give citizens in Jerusalem and marginalized areas a wide range of opportunities to participate in a societal debate about laws and daily regulations based on IHRL and IHL. 

We are seeking for a Senior editor/presenter with the following roles and requirements:  

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Proofreading and copyediting content to ensure accuracy, readability and consistency in tone, grammar and syntax to make sure English texts live up to international media standards.
• Organize, modify and update existing content.
• Verify content and information.
• Collaborate with co-workers and come up with fresh, creative content ideas, keeping our audience in mind.
• Develop editorial calendar, and be responsible for end-to-end and timely execution as agreed with editorial manager.
• Overseeing the content production process and ensuring it meets our quality standards.
• Mentoring editors and helping them improve the clarity, consistency, and overall quality of content.
• Presenting radio program and news bulletins when needed. 

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Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, English or related field.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• 5+ Writing, copy editing, and proofreading experience.
• Familiar with local and Jerusalem issues. 
• 2+ in presenting radio program and news.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Proficient in desktop publishing software.
• Experience from international media would be an asset. 

How to apply: Interested candidates shall send their CV and cover letter to [email protected], no later than Saturday, 5 March 2022. Please specify the position in the subject of the email.