Deputy News Editor

2 weeks ago

East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa Abantu Staffing Solutions Full time

Employment Type
:

Full Time

Experience
:
3 to 5 years

Salary
:

Negotiable

Job Published
:
29 May 2023

Job Reference No

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An established and award-winning region newspaper is We are looking for a dynamic and experienced deputy news editor to drive the coverage of news for our print and digital platforms.


Minimum Requirements:

  • 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.

Main Responsibilities and Outcomes:

  • Responsible for the newspaper's 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 highquality content with attention to detail, speed, accuracy and clarity.
  • 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

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 multimedia reporters,
  • Strong organisational skills,
  • A taste for creativity, ingenuity and innovation.

SKILLS:

Editorial Strategy

News Writing

Copy Editing

INDUSTRIES:

Media

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