EDITOR / JOURNALIST

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Write articles for our news sites as assigned by the editor.
• Have a working knowledge of AP Style Manual
• Should be enthusiastic about a career in journalism
• Produce world-class exclusive content
• Be curious about what happens in United States.
• Have keen attention to details and meticulous fact checking.
• Have a knack for writing headlines and cut lines.
• Must have and maintain a wide knowledge of current affairs and trends.
• Be a resourceful self-starter who has a nose for a story and a determination to succeed.
• Be proficient in the many nuances of the written English language.
• Be organized, hardworking and have a sharp eye for details.
• Have ability to use social networking and other media platforms for content generation.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and occasional weekend day for coverage.
• Have Excellent English language use, grammar and spelling
• Research and brainstorm story ideas with the editor.
• Sourcing and formatting images, researching new stories, and using WordPress content management systems.
• Processes breaking news from the wires, and stories monitored from TV, radio, social media, and other websites.
• Assist with web and social media updates.
• Produce outstanding, creative and engaging news stories for our 7 news sites ( News, Business, Politics, Health, Tech, Sports, Municipalities )
• College graduate, preferably major in Journalism
• At least 2 years work experience as Editor for news organizations or in related jobs
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Highly energetic, motivated, and can work with minimum supervision
• Handles channel/s on the site, breaks and edits stories meant for the assigned channel/s.
• Ensures the accuracy of details in stories as well as correctness in grammar and spelling.
• Checks the quality of posts and ensuring they adhere to the Lyndon Media News Sites editorial style guide.
• Uploads, publishes, and manages multimedia content using the WordPress Content Management System (CMS).
• Assists other platforms under the Lyndon Media group of Companies in using the CMS and posting multimedia content.
• Enhances assigned channel/s content with related reports, videos, infographics, links and other tools that will engage readers.
• Coordinates with Lyndon Media Tech unit to ensure that all the links on the entire site are functioning.
• Only applications with the subject line “ I want to work for Lyndon Media” will be considered.
• Performs other related tasks that may be assigned from time to time.


WHAT WE PROVIDE:

- Starting pay 15,000 – 25,000/month salary
- Pay on the 1st and 15th of every month
- 1 week bonus pay upon hiring
- Two weeks paid vacation each year
- National holidays off, paid
- 13th month bonus (starting in December 2020)
- 10% raise each year (On anniversary date)
- Flexible hours but TimeProof will be used to record your worked hours.
- Choose your hours
- Work from home


WHAT YOU PROVIDE

- Must have your own working computer
- Must have high speed internet
- Must have video editing software of your choice (preferably Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere) - 40 hours of work each week
- Must be willing to learn and take assignments
- Must perform some virtual assistant duties
- Must communicate through Slack, Asana or WhatsApp apps.
- Must perform well as a team - Must meet deadlines 100% of the time