Deputy News Editor

**Deputy News Editor **required for a reputable company based in** East London**

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**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.
- 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