Content Editor

Position Title: Content Editor

Activation Date: 25 February, 2025 Announced Date: 24 February, 2025 Expire Date: 02 March, 2025

• Job Location: Kabul
• Nationality: Afghan
• Category: Media-Journalism
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Salary:
• Vacancy Number: 2025-AJSC-12
• No. Of Jobs: 1
• City: Kabul
• Organization: AJSC
• Years of Experience: Minimum three years of Proven experience in content editing, report writing, or journalism.
• Contract Duration: 1 Year/ Extendable
• Gender: Male/Female
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Literature, Social Science, or a related field.
• Close date: 2025-03-02
  
  

About AJSC

Afghan Journalists Safety Committee (AJSC) is an independent, non-profit organization that supports press freedom in Afghanistan and works towards the advancement of journalist safety and rights so that they can report in a safe and fearless environment. AJSC is based in Kabul and maintains a presence in every province of Afghanistan. AJSC’s executive section has official representatives in eight regions of the country and an unofficial focal point in the remaining 26 provinces. This has enabled AJSC to establish representation throughout the country and provide media workers with necessary help when needed. AJSC provides a host of services for journalists, advocates for press freedom and offers emergency assistance for journalists in need. Monitoring, verifying, documenting and reporting threats and violence against journalists is also a key mandate of AJSC. A holistic approach to enhancing press freedom and safety of journalists has been key to AJSC success.

Job Description

Job Description:

The Content Editor is responsible for editing, reviewing, and ensuring the quality of reports

produced by journalists. This role involves providing constructive feedback and guidance to group members to align content with the project’s objectives. The Content Editor collaborates closely with the Communication Specialist to ensure that all reports are well-structured and suitable for dissemination through various media outlets. Additionally, the Content Editor plays a key role in training report writing and content development to enhance their ability to produce high-quality reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit and review reports submitted by journalists to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and alignment with project objectives.
• Provide detailed feedback and guidance to journalists to improve the quality and impact of their reports.
• Collaborate with the Communication Specialist to ensure reports are properly formatted for publication and suitable for media release.
• Develop guidelines and best practices for report writing and content development.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops for journalists to enhance their writing and content creation skills.
• Ensure all reports adhere to ethical and professional journalism standards.
• Maintain a consistent editorial process, working closely with team members to uphold quality.
• Stay updated on industry trends, media standards, and best practices in content editing and advocacy reporting.
  
  

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Literature, Social Science, or a related field.
• Minimum three years of Proven experience in content editing, report writing, or journalism.
• Experience working with advocacy groups or media-related projects is a plus.
• Fluency in Dari/Pashtu is required.
  
  

Skills

• Editorial Skills: Strong attention to detail and the ability to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency across all content.
• Feedback and Mentoring: Ability to provide constructive feedback and effectively mentor writers.
• Collaboration: Strong teamwork and communication skills to work effectively with various stakeholders.
• Training and Development: Experience in conducting training sessions to improve content development skills.
• Industry Awareness: Up-to-date knowledge of trends and best practices in content editing and journalism.
  
  

Organizational Capacity

• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities to meet deadlines.
• Strong ability to collaborate with team members and other departments to ensure high-quality content production.
• Capacity to work under pressure, maintain composure, and ensure consistent editorial quality.
  
  

Submission Guideline

Submission Guidelines:

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter outlining their motivation for applying, along with an updated CV.

Please send your application via email to [email protected] and kindly cc [email protected]

In the subject line of your email, please clearly include the Vacancy Announcement number and the title of the position you are applying for.

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Submission Email

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