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Business Editor - The Conversation Indonesia Job at The Conversation Indonesia in Jakarta, Indonesia
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Date: 2021-11
Posted 29 October, 2021
We're looking for a talented editor to join our newsroom in Jakarta to lead our coverage of business and economy.
The Conversation Indonesia is a non-profit media organisation that produces and shares evidence-based news and analysis from academics and researchers on our online platform, social media channels, and through podcasts and email newsletters. All of our content is free to read and republish. We provide training for academics to increase their capacity to become a public voice. We share knowledge from the research sector to the public to improve public debate and to promote the use of evidence in policy making in Indonesia and the region.
Founded in 2017, we are part of a global network spread across five continents that provides a new journalism model, a unique collaboration between academics and journalists sustained through partnerships with the higher education and research sector, private philanthropy, governments, corporations and with support from readers.
Reporting to the executive editor and head of editorial, the editor will be in charge of our business and economy coverage and participate in our activities to support the research sector.
This position is a fixed term of one year (with a three to six-month probation) with a possibility of extension.
Main Responsibilities:
Editorial
Produce high-quality research-based content sourced from academics and researchers on business and economy, with a focus on sustainable development and low-carbon economy.
Monitor important issues of the day.
Build and maintain relationships with news sources in government, civil society, business, and other sectors.
Keep abreast of business and economic research.
Monitor content from other editions for translation to the Indonesian language, and ensure the quality of translations.
Audience development and engagement
Manage a weekly business newsletter
Collaborate with the multimedia producer and social media strategist in developing social media content, including videos and podcasts, as well as public discussions in business and economic issues, ensuring audience target are met
Build and engage with a community of The Conversation authors on issues related to business and economy
Research sector support
Participate in The Conversation Indonesia training services as trainer and mentor
Participate in The Conversation Indonesia’s content production services for partners
Technical
Carry out technical tasks that are needed to ensure successful implementation of The Conversation’s editorial strategy and objectives.
Carry out other ad hoc technical tasks requested by the executive editor and head of editorial to achieve The Conversation’s strategic objectives.
External relationship
Be an ambassador of The Conversation Indonesia, building and maintaining relationships with our partners in the research and higher education sector, government, business, philanthropy and civil society.
Job requirements
Personal competencies
Self-starter
Creative and lateral thinking
Growth-mindset
Conscientious
Performance-minded - focuses on doing high-quality work
Good team player
Values-driven - has an understanding of, and commitment to, The Conversation’s aim of contributing to the quality of public debate
Technical competencies
Excellent skills in writing and editing in Indonesian and English, proven by previous work samples and passing our editing tests
A deep understanding of business and economic issues
Contacts in the Indonesian university sector
A flair for headline writing
Social media skills
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Presentation and training skills
The ideal candidate will have proven journalistic experience and experience in training and facilitation . The candidate preferably has five years of work experience and has a strong network in the business and economy research sector.
This vacancy is open for Indonesian nationals. We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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