Deadline: 23 March 012
JOURNALIST/COPYWRITER (REF. ADV/84/0312)
The Communication and Liaison Division is responsible for the effective strategic institutional communication, and to support the fundraising objectives of the HOPE Project. The Division is responsible for media liaison, various printed and electronic publications, coordination of campus events and the management of the University's corporate identity.
DUTIES:
· Compiling copy/articles for the University's institutional news platforms;
· involved in other activities of the media office;
· working closely with the senior media practitioner and the electronic communication team;
· writing news articles on various university topics and activities for internal and external distribution;
· compiling institutional electronic newsletters, e.g. weekly staff Boschtelegram;
· editing and translating news copy;
· proofreading various publications;
· gathering information for various communication projects, including media releases;
· supporting institutional communication campaigns.
REQUIREMENTS:
· Degree in Journalism/Communication;
· three years' experience in journalism, amongst others in electronic media;
· excellent writing skills in Afrikaans and English are essential (because the department functions in a multilingual environment);
· accurate reporting and thorough editing skills;
· willingness and availability to work after hours quite often and at short notice;
· ability to work fast and under pressure and to meet deadlines without compromising on accuracy;
· computer skills (MS Office);
· a valid Code EB driver's licence and own transport.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
· Knowledge of science and technology journalism;
· experience with electronic newsletters;
· experience in photojournalism.
Commencement of duties: 1 June 2012
Enquiries regarding this position: Ms Susan van der Merwe on +27 21 808 4634
Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Human Resources Client Service Centre on +27 21 808 2753
The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and contact details of at least two referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.
Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
Should no feedback be received from the University within four weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: call +27 21 808 4634
For submissions: apply online at http://www.sun.ac.za/vacancies or click here
Website: http://www.sun.ac.za/vacancies