News Editor

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Primedia Broadcasting Recruiter Full time
Key purpose of this role

To lead and manage our team of journalists to deliver courageous and credible news, ensuring that Eyewitness News continues to set the news agenda in a competitive news environment.

The team delivers trusted, insightful and relevant news across the four Primedia radio stations, website, and a two-hour weekly radio show on Cape Talk and 702 called Inside Eyewitness news.

Key outputs/ accountability
Effective daily management of the Newsroom using the formula/strategy of the station
Set a comprehensive news diary
Be part of the diary meetings
Sub-edit reporters' work
Delegate various assignments to various journalists
Supervise, train, and develop journalists
Liaise with foreign correspondents who can help strengthen the Eyewitness News brand
Help monitor and coordinate the roll-out of the EWN digital vision
Admin duties
Shift lists
Payments
Coordinate with programming and sister radio stations
Establishing and maintaining news contacts - internally and externally
Planning and maintaining the news budget
Be part of strategic news planning
Managing the internship programme
Effective supervision of news vehicles
Supervising the mini desk recorders/equipment
Supervision of administration in the newsroom
Close cooperation with sister stations
Coordinate with the programming departments
Educational qualifications
Degree/diploma in journalism
Required knowledge and experience

8-10 years' experience in journalism
Required skills
A great news sense
Computer literate
Must have a vision for the newsroom and set clear guidelines and goals for the team
Must be a good sub
Must have managerial experience
Extensive news knowledge
Person must keep up with local and international news
Must also keep updated with the media industry
Must be a team player
Attributes
The person must have the ability to think and act fast
Must be able to work under extremely pressurised conditions
Must be assertive
Must have good listening skills
Must be good at conflict resolution and cope with crisis situations
Must be willing to work long hours as the nature of the business is a 24-hour operation
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