Karkhana is looking for a content editor to research, create, commission, proof and publish online content.

Content Editor responsibilities include producing the monthly newsletter, fact-checking content creators material, develop scripts in collaboration with video storytellers, and generally optimizing all stories to increase user engagement. The Content Editor should have excellent writing and editing skills in English, as well as the ability to read and comprehend professional level Nepali. The Content Editor will also source and comission stories to freelance storytellers working across media, including photography, video, and text.

As a secondary goal, the Content Editor will produce engaging quality content that speaks to our audience and boosts engagement with our brand. However, the primary goal of the Content Editor will be to tell the stories of makers at Karkhana and around Nepal so that the general public understands how makers shape their own societies.

Job Highlights

• Karkhana is looking for a content editor. The major responsibilities of this position are:
• Source and identify interesting stories about makers at Karkhana, across Nepal and globally
• Design quarterly content plan in consultation with the CEO and Strategy team.
• Work with in-house and freelancer storytellers working across multiple mediums - video, text, photos etc - to create stories that will appeal to the general public
• Proof, edit and restructure stories to ensure they are crisp and effective
• Write frequent blog posts on topics relevant to Karkhana’s mission and vision
• Update our website, social media channels, blogs with the appropriate stories

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the CEO and Strategy team to understand Karkhana’s long term and short term strategic goals
• Source and identify stories from across Nepal that highlight Karkhana’s mission, vision and values
• Work with freelance content creators and storytellers to produce high quality content
• Write blog posts and marketing copy to promote our products and services
• Proofread, re-structure and edit articles by content writers
• Update our website and social media pages with new content
• Craft and send our monthly newsletter
• Interview industry professionals and use online sources to research topics
• Improve illustration in collaboration with marketing and design teams
• Optimize published pieces using SEO guidelines
• Manage the editorial calendar and ensure timely publication
• Generate new ideas around industry-related topics
• Monitor user engagement across all of our digital and social media channels