Job description

The Mercury has an exciting and challenging vacancy for a News Editor. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the planning and strategising of content and includes managing a team of staff in the delivery of content for use across multi platforms, multi media and across verticals (print & digital).

The successful incumbent will be responsible for:

• Identifying, planning and driving content for the group
• Recommending strategies aimed at growing our online audience, presence and reputation
• Achieving and maintaining quality of all content
• Meet the deadline demands across various streams
• Managing a team of staff
• The quality, look and design across all titles and platforms within the group
• Establish a superior network of contacts
• Diary Planning
• Managing the Newsroom
• Developing staff
• Project a positive image of the title
• And any other functions as an when required

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have tertiary qualification in journalism or equivalent experience
• Must have at least 8 years extensive senior journalistic experience in a newsroom environment of which 4 years must be that of managing & leading a team of newsroom staff.
• Have a sharp news sense with good general knowledge
• A thorough understanding of issues affecting Durban, KZN & SA
• The ability to make critical and valid news judgments
• Must have a good knowledge of the legalities affecting journalism
• Must be computer literate in MS Office, One View & Baobab
• Must be able to rewrite copy
• Must have a valid driver’s licence with own transport

Requirements

• The ability to cope with the constant pressure of strict deadlines
• The ability to generate ideas and to be innovative
• An excellent command of English
• Leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Be willing and flexible to work long, irregular and unpredictable hours
• Planning and organisational skills

Posted on 10 Mar 09:43