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Deadline: 25 May 2011

An opportunity exists for a freelance (min six week contract) Online Fashion Editor for one South Africa's leading fashion e-retailers.

Job Outputs

• Online fashion writing. At least three new articles and two brand interviews each week.
• Online look development- at least two looks per week.
• Media relations in conjunction with PR agency/Marketing Manager.
• Will be required to work with all business partners to develop bespoke content for both web (site) and social media channels.
• Ability to present internal and external fashion look education.
• Attend forums, speaking engagements and meetings as a brand representative when required.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in journalism/copywriting/fashion design/PR and or SEO writing for the web a mandatory.
• A background in fashion/lifestyle writing in South Africa and/or internationally and/or the owner of a local fashion blog with proof of success.
• Must have written at a senior writer or editor level, in fashion or lifestyle if even on a freelance basis.
• Must have a strong network of connections to both male and female fashion/lifestyle brands in South Africa.
• Must have a strong personal sense of style.
• Writing and speaking both English and Afrikaans would be an advantage but not a pre-requisite. English as a business language.
• Please submit either a blog link or single writing sample with all CVs.
• At least 2 contactable references.

Personal Skills/Attributes

• Must be highly organized, with an attention to detail and sound, demonstrable, forward planning behaviour.
• Must have a clean, concise and web-friendly style, free of grammatical errors.
• Must be comfortable handling inquires and speaking with the media (once briefed).
• Candidates will be expected to present a portfolio of current trends within a specific business question as part of the interview process, as well as examples of their work/writing.
• Must be able to hold their own at senior management meetings .
• Must be able to deliver under pressure and occasionally work later hours in a flexible work-life balance environment.
• An existing network of trend forecasters, theorists, designers and editorial informants would be an advantage.

The closing date for this opportunity is 5pm on Wednesday 25 May 2011. No submissions after this point will be considered. Submissions that do not include a blog link/excerpt or recent (less than 6 months old) writing sample will not be considered. Should you not be contacted within 10 calendar days of the submission date, you may consider your application unsuccessful. Candidates must be available for interviews and appointment with immediate effect, in the week of 30 May 2011.

Contact details
Thabo Dibakwane
36 Boutiques
021 468 9104
vacancies@mihinternet.com

City: Cape Town

Via: bizcommunity.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: call 021 468 9104

For submissions: vacancies@mihinternet.com

Website: http://www.36boutiques.co.za/

STRIKA produces a broad range of entertainment and communications titles including SUPA STRIKAS, a comic and animated television series available in Africa, the Middle East, Europe and South East Asia.

The product requires a writer for the following responsibilities:

1) Quality Control of all written work
2) Story and script writing
3) Repurposing comic content for syndication
4) Working on broad range of associated products
5) Other content creation within organization: web, blog, mobile, advertising, etc

Following skills are essential:

6) Comfortable with a range of writing types (from story and script to copywriting)
7) A good understanding of narrative structure, character, dialogue
8) High level of visual literacy is essential (grammar and spelling are taken for granted)!
9) Good interpersonal and workshopping skills
10) Meticulous attention to detail and thoroughness
11) Preferably some tertiary writing qualification but not essential
12) Knowledge of soccer / cricket and in touch with popular culture

City: Woodstock - Cape Town

Via: bizcommunity.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: Bruce Legg at 0214691760 or bruce@strika.com

For submissions: bruce@strika.com

Website: http://www.supastrikas.co.za/

Deadline: 16 April 2012

Flint Studio is on the search for a creative, web-savvy content writer with lots of flair. Our online marketing team is growing we need someone to produce hot content for clients.

Responsibilities include:

• Write, edit and proof copy
• Creating engaging content for a variety of platforms across a variety of industries
• Copywriting for our clients’ digital needs including their Websites, products, ecommerce, blogs, social media, newsletters, PPC campaigns and more.
• Creating content strategies.
• Manage the entire content process directly with the client.
• Working with the online marketing team and other project managers

Shortlisted candidates must be available for an interview process in Sandton, Gauteng. Please send your full updated CV, portfolio and sample work to info@flintstudio.com before the 16th of April 2012. Please also include your desired remuneration. No telephonic enquiries please. If you do not receive a response to your e-mailed CV within ten working days of sending it, please consider your application unsuccessful. Please do not respond to this ad if you do not match all the criteria for this position.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries: info@flintstudio.com

For submissions: info@flintstudio.com

Website: http://www.flintstudio.com

Top South African / Global Fashion Blog seeks an experienced blogger / social networker! Are you an experienced Blogger with an interest in Fashion and all things Fashionista? Do you have style and finesse? Do you pay attention to detail? Are you able to engage with the best of the best in the fashion world? We may have the dream job for you!

Responsibilities: To source / research suitable content globally, then create content / posts, and to engage with readership globally in all channels on blog and social networks. Secondly, to act as a research assistant for the business unit and its entities.

Character: Hardworking, even temperament, stable, fashion conscious, attention to detail, outgoing, magic communicator!

Qualifications: A suitable degree in disciplines such as Media / Communications / Journalism / Copywriting / Digital Marketing etc. Experience in Fashion, Blogging and Wordpress non negotiable.

We need to see examples of actual blogs / publications that you have actively produced for, as well as proof of your involvement in Fashion!

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries: lauren@ctrlroom.co

For submissions: send CV and photo to lauren@ctrlroom.co

Date: 31 August 2011

Learn how to create an online content strategy for your website, business, brand or publication. Discover the significance of writing content for search engines and web readers. Find out how to integrate social media in your content strategy in order to raise your popularity on the Internet.

Course Contents:

• Creating your Online Content Strategy
• Understanding Search Engines
• Understanding Online Readers
• Writing for the Web (Online Copywriting)
• Keyword Relevance and Research Tools
• Content Sourcing, Generation and Research Tips
• Link Building Techniques
• Article Marketing Using social media for content research and publishing
• Planning your editorial schedules
• Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn Tips for writers
• Re-purposing Content
• Google's love of Freshness

Who Should Attend:

Content Managers, Copywriters, Writers, Publishers, Editors, Online Publishers, Authors, Journalists, Digital Marketers, Marketing Managers and Website Owners.

Bookings: Book Online at the company website link provided below.

Venue

Location: Indaba Fourways, Johannesburg

Cost: R1,750 ex vat p/delegate.

(Includes Course Material, Useful Check-lists & Guidelines, Refreshments, Lunch & Certificate of Completion.)

Via: bizcommunity.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: gillian@bluemagnet.co.za or call 0823898282

Website: http://www.bluemagnet.co.za