Expert Content Management- VEON

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Our team & you
VEON is a revolutionary personal internet platform that integrates powerful data analytics and artificial intelligence to put the user in control. With zero-rating as a fundamental component of the service, VEON allows users to stay connected for free, no matter the status of their data plan — even when they are out of credit. VEON’s fresh take on messaging capabilities enables users and communities to connect by voice, text, picture and video through a stunning designed interface. The platform aggregates content from local & international partners, provides deals and discounts while interacting with the personal mobile account to provide access to self-care and payment features.

What the first 30-60-90 days in the job will look like?

Within 30 days you will:
Understand the VEON business model and app capabilities
Work with stakeholders both local and HQ to ensure targets are met
Have in-depth knowledge of the Mobile App Eco-system with understanding of evolving trends in mobile digital communication, entertainment and engagement 
Preferably have experience in using the Content Management System, Editorial Calendar and editing and re-writing stories to go within the app  
Evaluate data analytics to develop content engagement strategy
Have in depth knowledge of relevant media organizations and the kind of content they generate
 
Within 60 days, you will:
Be designing the weekly content strategy
Be engaging with potential content partners to increase the engagement on content
Curating content from content partners
Creating in-house content for VEON
Be able to work with the in-house graphic designer to work on visual storytelling for content creation and curation
Be able to engage and negotiate with potential content partners for VEON
 
Within 90 days to onwards you will:
Be able to define a direction for VEON content
Be able to design content engagement and creation strategies.
Be working with local and international content partners and explore opportunities for partnership.
Be comfortable with increasing the number of curated and created content within the app.
Be able to create stories and use cases for development of new features and continuous product improvement
 
What we have done and what we will do with YOU
We have been testing the VEON platform across several countries to identify gaps in product and improve the platform before commercial launch. Leading local and international partners have been brought on board the VEON platform for content. You will be required to sustain the growth momentum, create and curate compelling and creative stories and visual storytelling.
 
A bit about you:
You would be working in a very challenging and constantly evolving environment focusing on tight timelines and high impact deliverables
You have University Degree, preferably in Media/Communications
You have 3 – 5 years of experience in a newspaper / media organization to develop creative content. You have excellent writing skills, presentation and negotiation skills. You have creative mind and ability to multitask. Strong attention to detail, highly entrepreneurial, creative, open-minded, persistent and highly collaborative, with a passion for digital products, writing and the ability to quickly learn about new industries / technologies
 
A bit about us:
You will be part of the team looking after advertising, content and go to market for VEON. You will be reporting to the Editor VEON
 
The structure of the team you will join is:
You will be part of the Content team for VEON
 
The two (02) main priorities of the team as a whole are:
Get growth with aggressive acquisition targets
Create in- app engagement and ensure prevention of churn
 
With which other stakeholders the successful candidate will work with functional/regional/ within the team.
You will work with internal stakeholders like product development, brands, technology and VEON HQ teams.
 
What would be the result of those interactions if we assume 100% collaboration?
A highly effective working relationship heading towards establishing VEON as the biggest internet platform in the country
 
The two (02) specific tasks that team was working on in the last 6 months with results:
Launch plans, go to market, communication and marketing plans etc.
 
The three (03) must have past experiences the best candidate should have:
Media/Communications experience preferably with a media organization.
Excellent writing skills
 
The two (02) must have technologies the candidate should have:
CMS and Editorial Calendars
Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, In-design (preferable)
 
Essential skills must have: 
Hands-on experience with content creation and visual storytelling
 
Grade:
L2


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