Assistant News Editor

ARENA HOLDINGS

POSITION: Assistant News Editor
REPORTING TO: Editor
DEPARTMENT:  Editorial
LOCATION: East London

Purpose:

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Assistant News Editor. The candidate must have significant experience in the media industry with exceptional editing skills and ability to assist inleading a diverse team of multi-media reporters.

Main Responsibilities/Outcomes

 Assist News Editor and senior editorial staff in running an efficient digital and print news operation.

 Commission and manage news stories from reporters and freelancers.

 Ensure quality and immediacy of news content.

 Generate and develop ideas for news and news features projects for all news platforms. Repackage and rewrite news content from multiple sources.

 Deputize to the news editor as required. Skills, Attributes and Attitudes A strong news sense

 A thorough knowledge of journalistic ethics and practices

 Knowledge of issues affecting the Eastern Cape.

 Good general knowledge

 A commitment to high quality journalism

 Attention to detail, speed and accuracy

 Multi-tasking abilities

 Strong English language competence (verbal and written)

 Ability to work well with others in a newsroom

 Ability to manage and train staff members in news production

 Ability to cope with a continuous deadline-driven environment

 Willingness to work irregular hours, including late nights.

Qualifications and Experience

 Relevant tertiary education

 Experience in a mainstream newspaper

Please send your CV to: recruitment@dispatch.co.za

Closing Date: 05 November 2020

Arena Holdings is an equal opportunity employer and as such, preference will be given to candidates who will add to the diversity of our organisation.

Kindly take note that if we do not respond to you in the next two months, you may regard your application as unsuccessful.