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AracotteTV is a UK/African entertainment online platform, bringing you the best and the latest news, gist, events, music, fashion, celebrity interviews, behind scenes  and more. AracotteTV its a multimedia company that produces and delivers content for TV, the stage and the internet, we are positioned to achieve  continued and even greater success by capitalizing 
on our creative strengths and deepening our relationship 
with our audiences, advertisers, distribution 
affiliates, talents and licensees.

We thrive in a culture of innovation, which is why we are always on the lookout for passionate and talented people to join our diverse team, people who share our vision, who can make a difference and people who want to be part of something special. Whether your skills lie in entertainment, fashion, creative arts, production or technology, we can offer you a broad range of challenging roles in a unique environment.

If you follow our approach and principals of hard work, love for what you do, passion, imagination and dedication click below to view our current job opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

NEWS/FEATURES WRITER (Intern-ship) 

ARACOTTETV – Africa’s first 24/entertainment platform – is recruiting, looking for bright, punctual and passionate writers for its editorial team. As a key part of the ARACOTTE TV online team, you’ll be responsible for researching, investigating and writing stories for the ARACOTTE website, as well as interviewing subjects and reporting from events. A pro-active and creative approach is integral to this role as are excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements:

Proven experience in print/online journalism or blogging

Proven experience writing news/feature stories

A proven interest in/passion for the African entertainment fashion, beauty and lifestyle industry, as well as knowledge of its key brands and professionals

A working knowledge of WordPress or experience using a CMS (Content Management System) (however basic)

Photoshop/Indesign skills preferred but not essential

Main areas of responsibility:

As a member of the online editorial team, you will be responsible for contributing to the ARACOTTE  site on a regular basis, adhering to deadlines and processes outlined by the Managing Editor.

You will be asked to focus on a specific area/topic and be asked to submit work in this area regularly

Hours may be flexible

Formulate detailed monthly content calendars which outlines specific posts and topics

Monitor trends surrounding content areas

Contributes editorial pieces.

Writes engaging, informative and interesting posts on topics such as fashion, beauty, entertainment, travel, culture, etc.

Reviews, edits and formats content (text, images, etc.)

If this sounds like something you’re interested in and you believe you have what it takes (please see the requirements below) and send you’re your application to aracottetv@gmail.com   with the subject title; News/Features Writer we’d love to hear from you

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER (Inter-ship)

ARACOTTETV – Africa’s first 24/7 international Entertainment channel – is recruiting, seeking a highly creative, goal-orientated and fashion savvy Associate Producer to join our exciting and fast-paced production team. You must be able to demonstrate a high level of creativity combined with an eye for detail.

Description:

We are now looking for a talented creative Associate Producer to join the Aracotte TV Creative Production team.  Reporting to the Channel Manager & Creative Director you will be required to generate original video content for ARACOTTE TV, website, iPad Apps, social media and marketing projects. Resourceful individuals are invited to join our team.

Requirements:
- Required skill(s): Degree or relative experience  in a Broadcast, Animation, Design or Media related field.
 2+ years of experience as a producer, or similar role with interactive/ad agencies.  Experience producing and/or directing small shoots desired. Experience with script writing and copywriting desired. Knowledge and proficiency with editing systems and programs including Final Cut, Avid and/or Adobe Premiere
is a plus. Knowledge and proficiency with design and motion design programs including After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator desired
is also a plus.

An amazing storyteller, creative thinker with a meticulous eye for detail.

Strong organization and communication skills are basic requirements, as well as the ability to offer unique creative solutions, assess and manage risks, measure and report on progress, anticipate and resolve bottlenecks, and balance the business needs with the design and technical constraints.

You are natural leader, collaborative problem solver; you motivate creative teammates and encourage fresh thinking and new approaches.

2+ years of video or marketing/communications industry experience and production environments

Work collaboratively with design and editing team members, and management.

Strong organization skills – ensure clients and colleagues have up-to-date reports and project milestone.

Experience in scripting and editing packages / video stories.

Strong reporting skills and good at interviewing and pre-interviewing subjects

Experience in filming using a professional digital cameras is a plus

Experience in editing video using Final Cut Pro or other editing software is a plus

Capability to handle short deadlines and work in a fast-paced and demanding production house

Strong communication skills

Your balance expectations and commitment, and provide ownership and accountability to anything you touch.

Responsibilities:

Research, report, brainstorm and pitch new content ideas to head of channel.

Direct and produce shows from idea to final cut.

Write scripts, select video, sound bites and sound elements to create video stories. 

Write, develop and manage scripts, scheduling and tracking deliverables, coordinating voice over production, assigning tasks to wider team members.

Supervising the production design teams (sets, costumes, etc;) supervising post-production. Ensuring the production runs to schedule.

If this sounds like something you’re interested in and you believe you have what it takes (please see the requirements below) and send you’re your application to aracottetv@gmail.com we’d love to hear from you