Copywriter

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The Jamaica Information Service (JIS), an Executive Agency, invites applications from suitably qualified professionals for the following position:
Copywriter

Job Scope
Reporting to the Manager, Research and Publications Department, the successful candidate will be required to research and write materials for publications, employing a range of reliable research methodologies.

Core Functions
Research, write and/or update JIS publications and articles as assigned.
Provide proofreading support for all assigned articles, stories, manuscripts, and other items developed by the Research and Publications Department for design and print production.
Check content for accuracy, readability, style and agreement with editorial policy.
Provide accurate information in a timely manner in response to customers’ requests.
Recommend improvements in all editorial materials to ensure correctness.

Qualification and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, English Literature or the Arts.
Five (5) years’ writing and editing experience within a newspaper, public relations or advertising agency.
Strong command of the English Language and literary devices, with excellent writing and editing skills.
Knowledge and understanding of newspaper and online content management.
Ability to work on own initiative or with little supervision.
Good interpersonal skills.
Detail oriented with ability to meet tight deadlines.
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