Jobs | Shades of Galaxy

Social Surveyor

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Social Surveyor to join our team. The Social Surveyor will be responsible for conducting surveys to collect data on social and economic trends, attitudes, and opinions of individuals, communities, and organizations. The Social Surveyor will analyze and interpret the collected data to provide insights and recommendations to help our organization and stakeholders make informed decisions.

Responsibilities:

Design and develop survey instruments and questionnaires to collect data on social and economic trends, attitudes, and opinions of individuals, communities, and organizations.

Conduct fieldwork to collect data from survey respondents using various data collection methods such as telephone interviews, online surveys, in-person interviews, and focus groups.
Monitor and manage data collection processes to ensure data quality, completeness, and accuracy.
Clean, analyze, and interpret collected data using statistical software such as SPSS or SAS to generate descriptive and inferential statistics, and data visualization tools to create reports and visualizations to communicate insights and recommendations.

Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private sector clients.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends and developments in the field of social research, survey design, and data analysis.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in social science, statistics, or related field.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in survey design, data collection, and analysis.
Proficient in using statistical software such as SPSS or SAS.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Understanding of ethical issues related to survey research, including informed consent, confidentiality, and privacy.

Knowledge of survey sampling and weighting techniques.

This is a full-time position with competitive salary and benefits packages. If you have a passion for social research and data analysis, and meet the above requirements, we encourage you to apply.

News Website Journalist

We are seeking a skilled and experienced News Website Journalist to join our team. The Journalist will be responsible for researching and reporting on breaking news stories, writing engaging and informative articles, and covering a variety of topics, including politics, business, technology, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle. The ideal candidate will have a passion for journalism and a commitment to accuracy, objectivity, and fairness.

Responsibilities:

Research and report on breaking news stories, developing angles and perspectives that provide depth and context to events.
Write articles that engage and inform our readers, adhering to journalistic standards for accuracy, objectivity, and fairness.
Conduct interviews with sources to gather information and quotes for articles.

Collaborate with other members of the editorial team to develop story ideas and angles.
Utilize search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to increase visibility and readership of articles.
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in journalism, digital media, and technology.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in news writing and reporting.

Excellent writing and editing skills, with a strong attention to detail.
Ability to write in a clear, concise, and compelling style.
Familiarity with AP Style and other editorial guidelines.

Strong research skills and ability to gather information from a variety of sources.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Understanding of SEO and digital media trends.

Knowledge of social media platforms and their role in news dissemination.

This is a full-time position with competitive salary and benefits packages. If you have a passion for news writing and reporting, and meet the above requirements, we encourage you to apply.

News Website Editor

We are seeking a skilled and experienced News Website Editor to join our team. The Editor will be responsible for overseeing the editorial content of our news website, ensuring that all articles are accurate, engaging, and meet editorial guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent writing and editing skills, and a passion for journalism and digital media.

Responsibilities:

Manage the editorial content of our news website, including assigning and editing articles, developing story ideas, and ensuring adherence to editorial guidelines.

Collaborate with writers and other members of the editorial team to develop editorial strategies and identify newsworthy topics.
Edit and proofread articles to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to editorial guidelines.
Utilize search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to increase visibility and readership of articles.

Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in journalism, digital media, and technology.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in news editing and editorial management.
Excellent writing and editing skills, with a strong attention to detail.
Familiarity with AP Style and other editorial guidelines.

Strong knowledge of newsroom operations and editorial processes.
Understanding of SEO and digital media trends.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities.

This is a full-time position with competitive salary and benefits packages. If you have a passion for journalism and editorial management, and meet the above requirements, we encourage you to apply.