Jakarta editor of the Common Ground News Service - Partners in Humanity

Job Description
Prepare and manage the weekly Jakarta edition of the Common Ground News Service - Partners in Humanity (CGNews-PiH)

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, prepare and distribute electronically the Jakarta edition of CGNews-PiH;



• Supervise the development of the Jakarta section of the CGNews website, update the website, and follow up with technical issues and subscribers'/readers'/editors' messages and requests;



• Represent CGNews-PiH in South Asia and develop a strong relationship with the media in South Asia;



• Supervise the translation process and assure its quality;



• Build a list of subscribers to the Jakarta edition of CGNews-PiH, and develop a plan to assure its constant growth;



• Place CGNews articles/features in the major media outlets of South Asia;



• Select and commission op-eds, features, and series for CGNews-PiH;



• Report to the CGNews Executive Editor and interact constructively with the CGNews team.

Qualifications

• University degree in Journalism/Media, Conflict Resolution, Political Science, or Social Studies;



• Two or more years of related work experience in media, especially with a newspaper or a news agency;



• Editing and rewriting skills, especially in Bahasa Indonesia;



• Background (or strong interest) in issues pertaining to relations between the West and Muslim world;



• Good knowledge of the media in Indonesia and neighboring countries;



• Good communication skills;



• Ability to deal effectively with deadlines and to work under pressure;



• Fluent Bahasa Indonesia (the working language), and a good command of English, both verbal and written. Arabic is desirable but not essential.

Send resume and cover letter to:
mailto:jakartaeditorjob@sfcg.org

Common Ground Indonesia
Griya Upakara 3rd Floor
JL Cikini IV / 10
Jakarta 10330
Indonesia

or

Search for Common Ground
Attn: Partners in Humanity
1601 Connecticut AV NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20016
United States