Head of the Entertainment newsdesk (remote), Randburg, Johannesburg. Are you always up to date with the latest entertainment news? Do you keep an eye on the latest trends and celeb gossip? Then we're looking for you! Briefly News is on the hunt for an entertainment head of desk.

WHAT TO DO: Source trending and breaking local and international news for 4 writers daily (Monday to Friday). Identify and assign special format articles such as interviews and features. Create a content strategy and stick to it. Be responsible for the desk’s discipline, page views, make sure KPIs are met, check writers’ work quality and ensure the news is covered fast. Write 5 articles a day (a mix of original, exclusive, and re-written / aggregated news). Source multi-media to accompany your own articles. Source images to accompany your own articles using our tools. Publish your own articles on the CMS. Post your own articles on Facebook.

REQUIREMENTS: A qualification in journalism and previous writing experience; Good communication skills; Natural leadership skills; Independence and dedication as this is a home-based position; Expertise in local & global entertainment and celebrity news affairs; Contacts within the local entertainment industry would be an advantage; Ability to identify story angles and ideas; A good laptop/PC (at least intel 3); Good, stable and reliable internet connection (uncapped, with a line speed of at least 4MBps). Cellphone data is not acceptable.

WHAT WE OFFER: This is your chance to join a friendly and highly skilled team. Professional growth is guaranteed. You will be responsible for the growth of the entertainment desk and its writers. You will receive monthly performance reviews and feedback from a copyeditor and managing editor, access to analytics and project KPIs. Regular training sessions.

Briefly News is one of the biggest news and entertainment platforms in South Africa. The website keeps its readers up-to-date on the latest in current affairs, celeb news and gossip, and trending stories about events and people.

Briefly News is a partner of Genesis Media Emerging Markets Company, a media holding operating in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana. Other GMEM projects like Legit.ng, TUKO.co.ke, and YEN.com.gh also made the list of most visited and trusted news websites in their countries.

The salary on offer is $950pm (about R14 000pm at present).

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To apply, email your CV to: contact@briefly.co.za