Full-Time Positions

[cs_content][cs_element_section _id=”1″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”2″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”3″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”4″ ][cs_content_seo]Full Time Positions\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”5″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”6″ ][cs_element_image _id=”7″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”8″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”9″ ][cs_element_text _id=”10″ ][cs_content_seo]All full-time position applicants need to have at least two years of working experience in a relevant field, no exception. i.e if you’re applying to be a full-time writer, you must have full-time experience spent primarily writing.
If you are a fresh grad or want a career change and don’t have the experience, you can apply for our 6 month internship program here instead. It provides an accelerated path to becoming a full-timer in 6 months and we promote internally regularly.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”11″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”12″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”13″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”14″ ][cs_content_seo]Full-Time Positions Available for Hire\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”15″ ][cs_content_seo]Content Strategist: You’ll be responsible for developing the content strategy across our publications. Your work will include ideating for client briefs, meeting clients, media monitoring and occasionally even things like scriptwriting. All applicants must score at least 18/20 on this quiz – doing so will grant you an interview. It is a requirement for you to send a screenshot of your quiz results when writing in.
Social Media Specialist: You love being at all the latest events and discovering/sharing new deals. You have an eye for aesthetics and enjoy photography. You understand the latest lingo and always use the new features Instagram comes up with.
Software Engineer: You’re able lose yourself in a world of code. The more stacks you know, the better. There’s this test you have to figure out too.
Account Servicing Executive: You have to be a “people person” who enjoys the art of diplomacy. You’ll serve as the link between our sales team, clients and content production team. A strong command of English is mandatory.
Business Development / Sales: You need to make a strong first impression, have perseverance and a likeable personality. Experience in the media industry is a requirement.
Post-production Video Editor: You need to have solid skills and a minimum of 2 years of experience in video editing.
Videographer: This is a position for our sister company Eatbook. You must be able to handle a YouTube video production from start to end, starting from pitching and storyboarding ideas. A minimum of 1 year experience in video producing and editing is preferred.
Sub-Editor: You’ll be responsible for editing, spearheading client campaigns, producing quality content on TSL, along with mentoring a team of junior writers under your care.
Writer: You’ll be responsible for putting an interesting spin on even the driest of stories. On top of that, it’ll help if you live and breathe all things local, have a keen eye for trends, and are intrinsically motivated.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”16″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”17″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”18″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”19″ ][cs_content_seo]How to apply?\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”20″ ][cs_content_seo]Send an email to Miss Athene at jobs@thesmartlocal.com with the subject being the position you’re applying for.
In a conversational writing style, tell us over 3 paragraphs about yourself. Be sure to include:

Name
What you are presently doing
Why you think you are suitable
Your Instagram account if any

The most important thing is your portfolio so make sure it’s super solid before sending it over. This means writing samples, photography work, etc depending on the position you’re applying for. If your application stands out, you will be asked down for an interview.
If you like, you can include your results for this pattern recognition test if you get a good score (optional).
Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Good luck everyone!\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][/cs_content]