SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Deputy News Editor required for a reputable company based in East London
Qualifications & Experience
- A three- or four-year qualification in journalism would be advantageous.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a mainstream daily or weekend news environment.
- Experience acquired on both weekend and daily publications will be an added advantage.
- Extensive experience in managing a newsroom.
- A thorough knowledge of journalistic ethics and media law.
- A track record in news reporting and feature writing.
- Experience in working within a team.
- A valid driver’s licence.
Skills, Attributes and Attitudes
- Excellent news gathering, research, writing and editing skills.
- Above average command of the English language.
- Knowledge of current affairs.
- Knowledge of issues affecting Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality and the Eastern Cape will be advantageous.
- Ability to network.
- Be prepared to work irregular hours.
- Enthusiasm for grooming and nurturing junior journalists.
- A receptiveness to feedback and openness to change.
- Significant experience in the news industry
- Exceptional editing skills, including a high standard of competence in English and the ability to think critically and fact check,
- The strength to lead and inspire a diverse team of multi-media reporters,
- Strong organisational skills,
- A taste for creativity, ingenuity and innovation.
Main Responsibilities/Outcomes
- Responsible for the overall news coverage including managing the news diary, developing story ideas, spearheading investigative projects and producing quality and exclusive news content. A key requirement is ensuring the punctual delivery of high-quality content with attention to detail, speed, accuracy and clarity.
- The candidate must be able to work in a digital-first environment where news is filed for the website first and to work closely with the digital editor in instances of breaking news to ensure rolling coverage throughout the day.
- Repackage, rewrite and edit news content from multiple sources and ensure reporters are briefed to file across all platforms.
- Represent the newspaper in various capacities when required by the Editor
Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to Emily Lessing at
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.
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