Job description

Newzroom Afrika is seeking a weekend editor to for its dynamic newsroom.

Applicants should be extremely strong editorially, be a self-starter, have good leadership abilities and understand the critically important role of weekend news. 

The successful candidate should be prepared to work every weekend and to work with the editor-in-chief to develop a strong weekend specific strategy.

• Assist the weekday team in determining the newsroom’s strategic vision
• Ensure that the vision and strategy of the newsroom is carried through over weekends
• Work with the editor-in-chief to develop a weekend specific strategy
• Work closely with the programme manager to ensure strong partnerships between weekend programming and news
• Develop a strong weekend team
• Formulate a weekend roster
• Develop good working relationships with weekend papers and editors in order to ensure that Sunday exclusives are properly reflected on-air and online
• Work closely with the Managing Editor Online and the entire online team
• Drive a high-performance culture and ensure the performance management process is implemented

Company Description

Newzroom Afrika is a premier South African 24-hour television news channel broadcasting in Southern Africa, East and West Africa. Newzroom Afrika is live on DStv channel 405.

Requirements

• Five+ years of extensive working experience covering news
• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Strong editorial background and skills
• Show excellent news judgment
• Leading and managing the team
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic and a can-do attitude to work
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Strong decision-making skills
• Team Player
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Deadline driven
• Adaptability and flexibility in a changing environment

Posted on 13 Dec 09:57