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Editor in Chief
Media and Communications Center(MCC)
Creative Arts
Journalism
Addis Ababa
5 years
1 Position
2025-04-09
to
2025-04-18
journalism
Journalism, media studies and communication
Full Time
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Job Description
An Editor-in-Chief is the highest ranking editorial position within a publication, responsible for overseeing the entire editorial team, setting the overall content direction, ensuring quality and accuracy of published material, making final decisions on what to publish, and representing the publication at events, all while maintaining alignment with the publication’s vision and audience expectations; essentially leading the editorial process from concept to publication.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Guide the editorial team, assigning stories, reviewing pitches, and providing feedback to ensure content quality aligns with publication standards.
Make final decisions on what content gets published, including fact-checking and verifying accuracy of articles.
Develop and implement the editorial vision, setting the tone and style for the publication.
Oversee the work of other editors, including managing editors, copy editors, and contributing writers.
Ensure all content meets publishing deadlines.
Attend industry events, conferences, and represent the publication to external stakeholders.
May contribute editorial pieces or columns, actively editing and proofreading articles when necessary.
May oversee the editorial budget and resource allocation.
Required Skills:
Excellent Writing and Editing Skills:Strong command of language, grammar, and style
Leadership Abilities:Ability to motivate and guide a team of editors and writers
Strategic Thinking:Understanding of market trends and ability to adapt editorial strategy accordingly
Communication Skills:Effective communication with writers, designers, and other stakeholders
Decision-Making Skills:Ability to make timely and informed decisions on content
Journalistic Ethics:Commitment to upholding high journalistic standards and accuracy
Job Requirements
Capacity and experience of communication with other departments; Amharic news paper, English Magazine, IT department, Marketing department, Digital media department etc.
Ability to make sure that the news and other contents are uploaded in you tube, Facebook, twitter, etc.
Ability to make the news paper reach in advertisement, different followers and subscriptions.
Ability to control the code of conduct of Journalism.
Have strong information to the editorial committee.
Understand evaluation of Journalism and a capacity to participate editorial meeting.
Create a strong relationship with formal departments, social organization, and create access to information.
Proven leadership, editorial and digital acumen with a minimum experience of 5 years.
Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Media, Journalism, Business, Political science, Law or related field.
Equal opportunity Employer:
Media and Communication Center is equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
How to Apply
Please submit the following documents in PDF format:
A compelling cover letter detailing your motivation and relevant experience.
An updated CV with contact details for three professional references.
Send your application to: repotercv2022@gmail.com
Subject Line: Application for Editor in Chief
Deadline: April 18, 2025
Only shortlisted Candidates are contacted
Fields Of Study
Journalism, media studies and communication
Skills Required
journalism
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