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Position: Assistant Editor: Investigations

Reporting to: Editor

Publications: The Herald and Weekend Post
Location: Gqeberha

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Herald and Weekend Post invite applications for the position of Assistant Editor:Investigations for its print and digital platforms. The position entails helping to foster andexecute high-level investigative projects. The candidate will also be responsible for coachingand assisting reporters in the newsroom to produce ground-breaking stories that canbe published across platforms and effect positive change. The candidate will have to havein-depth knowledge and understanding of the news industry and they may be required to takestrategic decisions.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES / OUTCOMES

• Identify and lead investigative projects that have the potential to have major impact on society;• Mentor and guide reporters as they peruse documents, data and liaise with sources to obtain information;

• Ensure investigations are conducted in a thorough, fair and accurate manner, adhering to the Press Code;• Cultivate a culture of respect and teamwork within the organization, and an ethic of reporting with accuracy, fairness, humanity and compassion;• Identify, support and mentor reporting efforts across the newsroom;• Commissioning writers where appropriate, in conjunction with section editors;• Engage with internal and external stakeholders;• Drive a digital first news strategy;• Duty edit on occasion.• Upholding high journalist standards and ethics

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant three-year diploma/degree. Post-graduate qualifications are an added advantage;• At least 10 years’ experience in journalism, including some editorial-management experience;• Exceptional news judgment and editing in a fast-paced publishing environment;• Excellent organisational skills; high performance organisational leadership;• Excellent research and writing skills;• Excellent communication skills;• Exceptional ability to lead organisational change;• Unimpeachable integrity• Ability to work irregular hours.

Please send your CV to: ecrecruitment@arena.africa

Closing date: Friday, 11 February 2022

Arena Holdings (Pty) Ltd is an Affirmative Action Employer and as such, preference will be given to candidates who will add to the diversity of our organization. Kindly take note that should we not respond to you in the next21 days, you may regard your application as unsuccessful.