Content Editor

Il y a 1 semaine

Menaa, Batna, Algérie Middle East Broadcasting Networks Temps plein
Job Announcement Content Editor Primary Function: The Content Editor is responsible for editing and preparing news stories, features, in-depth reports, and other editorial content for publication on MBN's digital platforms, ensuring accuracy, clarity, fairness, and consistency with MBN's journalistic standards. Essential Duties and

Responsibilities:
The following tasks are considered essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions:
• Edits assigned news stories, features, in-depth reports, analysis, and other editorial content for accuracy, clarity, and readability.
• Collaborates with reporters, editors, and other newsroom staff to ensure timely publication of high-quality content.
• Maintains high editorial standards in compliance with MBN's Journalistic Code of Ethics.
• Reviews facts, sources, and attribution to ensure accuracy and fairness.
• Improves story structure, headlines, and presentation while preserving the writer's intended meaning.
• Identifies story opportunities, develops ideas, and assigns coverage to reporters in coordination with newsroom leadership.
• Manages daily assignments, tracks story progress, and follows up with reporters to ensure deadlines are met.
• Coordinates editorial workflows from assignment through editing and publication, ensuring efficiency and timely delivery.
• Prioritizes stories and adjusts assignments in response to breaking news and changing editorial needs.
• Works with reporters to address gaps in reporting and strengthen story development.
• Uses content management systems (CMS) and other editorial tools to prepare and publish content.
• Coordinates with other teams as needed to ensure accuracy and consistency across platforms.
• Stays informed of news developments, editorial priorities, and internal communications. Other Duties: Perform additional job-related duties and take on new responsibilities as needed based on organizational requirements and circumstances. Qualifications and

Requirements:
• Minimum of 5 years of professional journalism experience, with a strong background in editing news, features, in-depth reports, and other editorial content.
• Excellent writing and editing skills in both Arabic and English, with a strong command of journalistic style, grammar, accuracy, and clarity.
• Strong editorial judgment and a thorough understanding of journalistic ethics, fact-checking, sourcing, and attribution standards.
• Ability to identify newsworthy stories, develop compelling angles, and coordinate editorial assignments.
• Strong understanding of story structure, headline writing, and digital journalism.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage assignments, prioritize coverage, and maintain efficient editorial workflows.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, respond quickly to breaking news, and maintain high editorial standards under pressure.
• Experience using content management systems (CMS) and digital publishing tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with reporters, editors, and other newsroom teams.
• Ability to work independently, solve editorial problems, and adapt to changing news priorities.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as needed.
• Commitment to journalistic excellence, continuous professional development, and MBN's editorial standards. MBN is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.