Responsibilities:
Work with a team of editors and content creators to produce highly engaging, stories related to sub-culture phenomenon in Pakistan that isn't necessarily covered in the mainstream media. For e.g stories around counterculture movements, indie artists, local drug scene, urban legends etc.
Brainstorm ideas for stories with an existing team of content creators, whether it’s a video, article, gif or meme
Find ways of changing up current content-creation strategies to create compelling stories that delight our audience.
Use analytics tools to understand audience better and assist with editorial strategy
Work with editorial team on defining and executing a social media strategy
Be able to edit content with an eye on grammar, sentence structure, headlines, gifs, memes, formatting.
Work directly with the Executive Editor to set the team's editorial strategies, and produce the most interesting and impactful stories possible
Qualifications:
1+ years experience writing and editing in digital media
Lives and thrives on social media and has a strong understanding of why people share the things they share on social media
Is a MangoBaaz fan - why else would you want to work for us?
Has a strong understanding of people, how they think, what they like/dislike
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage many projects and deadlines simultaneously
A strong content creator who is eager to learn our content creation skills
Can work well in a team, as well as on your own
Work with editors and writers to pitch great stories, and turn good ideas into great ideas.
Openness to constructive criticism from peers and managers alike
A mind that is creative, analytical, and flexible all at the same time
Bonus Points:
Knows how to use Adobe Photoshop or other photo-editing software
Understanding of CMS (especially Wordpress)
Is the right amount of weird
MangoBaaz is an online information and entertainment company that generates content for the digital generation of Pakistan. Founded by Pakistanis around the globe, MangoBaaz’s goal is to publish content readers love to read, share and discuss.