Capital Advert: Vuka.news editor 

Yetu Infotech Collective is recruiting a passionate communication activist to serve as Editor of the Vuka.news aggregator website published in partnership with Peoples Media Consortium.

Vuka.news amplifies the voices of the marginalized majority in South Africa and beyond. We promote solidarity and celebrate the action of those organizing for equality and justice (read concept document).

The editor will also develop the capacity of grassroots organizations and social movements to publish on the Mamela.org platform (see concept note).

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to enabling marginalized voices at this critical moment in South Africa’s democracy.

Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be expected to:

• Maintain a good knowledge of current affairs and information needs and resources from a working class perspective;

• Maintain Vuka.news and Mamela.org  daily by moderating and editing posts;
• Promote content on social media  and grow subscriber base.
• Develop the content production capacity of grassroots organizations 
• Develop & implement editorial and promotional strategies
• Develop and maintain healthy relationships with content contributors
• Represent Yetu  in relevant networks, forums, etc.

Requirements 

The successful candidates will ideally possess:

• A commitment to gender liberation, anti-racism, solidarity, participatory democracy, and environmental and economic justice.
• Experience in journalism and social media promotion.
• Skills in popular education, coaching & mentoring.
• Analytical skills and knowledge of Political Economy along with an understanding of working class and labor issues, social movements and the political and social environment.
• Good understanding and appreciation of the media.
• Excellent written and verbal Communication (at least two SA languages)
• Strong attention to detail
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a similar role in an NGO and/or trade union environment. 
• A tertiary qualification within the Arts or Social Science field and/or Media/Communications.

Conditions of employment:

The job is full time and Cape Town based and will require traveling from time to time. A salary package commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience up to R37000 per month for 12 months. A valid work permit is required for Non-South African nationals. 

Application

To apply, upload your CV, cover letter with 3 contactable references by completing the form below.Your cover letter should highlight how you meet the job requirements above.Applications close at 12:00 on Monday 11 December.Yetu reserves the right to extend the application deadline and not to make an appointment. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Direct any queries to mark@yetu.coop