Associate Editor

6 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Health-e News Service Full time R120 000 - R200 000 per year

Health-e News, South Africa's award-winning health journalism outlet, is recruiting an

Associate Editor and Partnerships Officer to strengthen our editorial programmes and support

the organisation's growth.

This hybrid role spans editorial coordination, donor relations, event support, and partnership

development -ideal for an innovative, values driven editor who is also eager to help build a

sustainable, high-impact newsroom.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Managing Editor and News Editor and

play a key role in shaping Health-e's storytelling, partnerships, and visibility.

Key responsibilities

Editorial (approx. 60%)

Support editorial planning with the managing editor and news editor

Commission, develop, and edit stories from Health-e's network of freelancers and community journalists (CJs)

Support the recruiting and onboarding of community journalists

Mentor CJs to strengthen reporting, structure, and clarity

Edit vernacular-language content

Contribute to publication scheduling and quality control

Align editorial output with audience engagement goals

Write features, explanatory pieces or news stories when required

Partnerships and fundraising (approx. 40%)

Assist the managing editor with fundraising research, donor liaison, and proposal development

Help coordinate partner-driven editorial projects and campaigns

Support planning and execution of events, workshops, and public dialogues

Track deliverables for grant-funded projects and assist with reporting

Identify opportunities for collaboration, revenue diversification, and audience/community growth

What we offer

A national platform to influence health narratives and accountability

A chance to shape solutions-driven journalism with real-world community impact

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

REQUIREMENTS

Required skills and experience

Minimum 5-7 years of newsroom experience (reporting and/or editing)

Demonstrated editing experience with strong command of structure, clarity, and accuracy

Experience in partnerships, donor relations, fundraising OR a clear aptitude and willingness to learn

Strong understanding of South African civil society, health advocacy, or development sector

Fluent in English and at least one South African language

Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and contributors

Familiarity with digital publishing, social media dynamics, and audience development

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

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