Sub Editor
3 days ago
The sub editor is responsible for ensuring that stories are accurate, engaging and in line with Newzroom Afrika’s editorial policy and style guide. The sub-editor works under the leadership of the editor on duty, output editor and managing editor.
**Key Responsibilities**:
Subbing all on-air content - scripts, graphics, boards, crawlers, straps, etc
Ensure all content is factually accurate, engaging, relevant, conversational, punchy, and has the necessary context
Thoroughly check scripts and all on-air content to ensure zero factual, grammatical and spelling errors
Generate ticker/straps/breaking news elements and ensure that all on-air elements are accurate and constantly updated
Maintain the highest standard of spelling and grammar
Ensure that all copy adheres to Newzroom Afrika’s Editorial Policy and Style Guide
Give input on the show, story ideas and feedback
Constantly communicate with desk and field reporters to refine story angles and ensure accuracy
Liaise with reporters on story developments and updates
Play the role of a mentor to Desk and Field Reporters
Write local and international stories when required
Assist in scripting headlines and promos
Help re-angle the stories regularly
Work closely with the Bulletin Editors to ensure seamless bulletins on air and check all content in the Rundowns
Check wire services and news feeds for breaking news
Ensure reporter scripts always have a strong news angle, and the story is taken forward
Flag to executive producer/news editor issues that may require the channel to give right of reply
**Competencies**:
**Skills And Competencies**:
Five years or more experience as a sub-editor in a newsroom, preferably broadcast media
Three-year tertiary qualification in journalism or similar field
Excellent writing skills and ability to write for TV
Knowledge of newsroom production systems and workflows
Excellent knowledge of fact-checking processes
Excellent editorial judgement
Passion for news and current affairs
Thorough knowledge of South African and international news and current affairs
Good understanding of legal and ethical issues with regards to TV broadcasting
An understanding of the BCCSA Code of Conduct
Good grasp of English and other South African official languages
Good Interpersonal skills
Ability to work under extreme pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to check and sub-content quickly, while ensuring accuracy
Personal attributes
Performance driven
Team player
Solutions driven
Attentive to details
Audience centered
Approachable, receptive to feedback from others.
Good interpersonal skills
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