Editorial Manager

Manage editorial content for the Signpost project and lead the editorial team.

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Overview

Manage editorial content for the Signpost project and lead the editorial team.

You have:

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or equivalent combination of background and experience.
  • Minimum 4 years reporting, writing, and editing experience required; sub-editing/copy editing experience strongly desired with two years of experience managing a team.
  • Experience working with crisis-affected populations in a voluntary or professional capacity in Syria.
  • Excellent content editing skills.
  • Excellent visual design sense regarding clear and accurate presentation of content.
  • Advanced English and Arabic language skills, oral and written.
  • Ability to work under difficult working conditions, and with a diverse team in a sensitive environment.
  • Ability to work independently with remote management.
  • Photo, audio, video, and graphic design skills.
  • Valid proven ability to plan long-term and organize priorities in a cross-cultural context.

Potential interview questions

How do you ensure the accuracy and engagement of the information provided to IDPs? This question assesses your methods for content verification and audience engagement. Discuss specific strategies and examples of past work.
Can you provide an example of how you've handled a sensitive issue in communication? This evaluates your ability to deal with complex, sensitive information. Pro members can see the explanation.
What techniques do you use to coach and develop your team members? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to manage multiple deadlines. How did you prioritize? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay updated on key issues and trends relevant to your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you talk about how you incorporate feedback into your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with managing content production across different platforms. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure that your team adheres to editorial standards? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 9 months ago - Updated 9 months ago - Source: rescue.org