This is a full-time position to provide editorial and administrative support to the Managing Editor and the rest of the editorial team. Please note that we are looking for someone to start towards mid September. The Editorial Assistant must be an enthusiastic writer with previous experience in content production, be a team player, detailed-oriented, willing to take on administrative tasks as needed, and equally bilingual in English and French. The Editorial Assistant will report directly to the Managing Editor and actively contribute to the following: The Editorial Assistant will report directly to the Managing Editor and actively contribute to the following: - Magazine (write, upload, edit) - Guides (upload and edit) - Newsletters - Offsite content - Any other content or editorial-related tasks Responsibilities - Support the editorial team throughout the stages of the publishing and uploading process - Communicate with the in-house editorial staff to monitor the publishing process - Source and collate the work of freelancers - Update existing content - Pitch ideas for articles - Conduct primary online research and interviews - Write articles according to our editorial guidelines - Upload text and images on our CMS Qualifications - BA in Communication, Media or Journalism Studies, or relevant fields - Excellent command of English and French - Previous experience in web content writing, proofreading, and editing - Advanced search and word processing and CMS Skills - Flexibility and enthusiasm - Creativity - Very detailed-oriented, can spot grammar mistakes easily - Willingness to learn - Excellent time management skills with the ability to hit strict publishing deadlines Benefits: - Salary: 22,000 MUR - 25,000 MUR - Transport Refunded - Free Medical Insurance - Opportunity to take 1 day leave per month Working Hours: 08h30 - 17h30 Location of Work: Port-Louis If you are qualified for the role, please send your CV to [email protected] by latest Friday 5th October 2018