Content Writer (GRADE-07)

Pakistan Digital Authority; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) seeks content writers to work with the Head of Content to meet the growing publishing requirements of PDA and Digital Nation Pakistan (DNP). The role supports a minimum joint output of 2–4 press-ready articles per day, alongside website articles and other written content.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Mass Communication, or a related field, with at least two years of experience writing for press or daily publications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies, or a relevant field.
• Minimum 2+ years writing for press/news publications at a daily-output pace.
• Excellent written English and ability to produce clean, fast, publication-ready copy.
• Comfort with government, technology, and policy subject matter.
• Urdu writing ability is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Write and deliver 2–4 press-ready articles per day jointly with the Head of Content.
• Write website articles, press releases, statements, social copy, and scripts as required.
• Turn departmental input and research briefs into publishable articles.
• Follow the sign-off chain in the PDA Media Governance Policy for all content produced.

Skills

Excellent written English

Publication-ready copy

Urdu writing

Government & policy content

Research briefs to content

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism

Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication

Bachelor’s degree in Media Studies

Job description

Purpose of the Position

Content Writers will work with the Head of Content to meet the growing publishing requirements of PDA and Digital Nation Pakistan (DNP). The positions will support a minimum joint output of 2–4 press-ready articles per day, alongside website articles and other written content.

Key Responsibilities

• Write and deliver 2–4 press-ready articles per day jointly with the Head of Content.
• Write website articles, press releases, statements, social copy, and scripts as required.
• Turn departmental input and research briefs into publishable articles.
• Follow the sign-off chain in the PDA Media Governance Policy for all content produced.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies, or a relevant field.

Experience

• Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience. The source document notes that this minimum can be finalised with the Chief of Staff.
• Experience writing for press/news publication at a daily-output pace.
• Excellent written English and ability to produce clean, fast, publication-ready copy.
• Comfort with government, technology, and policy subject matter.
• Ability to turn departmental input and research briefs into publishable content.
• Urdu writing ability is an advantage.