Job description

This is an operational and hands-on position, that supports the News Director and ensures implementation of the above.

Some of the more specific areas of focus will include:

• Assist in determining and implementing the newsroom’s strategic vision
• Help the News Director execute the strategy on a day-to-day basis.
• Ensure implementation and adherence of the style guide.
• Assist with the creation of all newsroom policies.
• Ensure the maintenance and expansion of NATV’s editorial vision and mission, style guide and newsroom policies.
• Assist the News Director with creating a culture of excellence.
• Ensure the overall credibility and accuracy of the product.
• Implement the content strategy around exclusives, special features and investigations.
• Contribute to the shaping and management of staff-development programs
• Implement the training and development and all mentoring programs.
• Deal with daily problems/issues in a constructive, decisive and proactive manner
• Empower the editorial team to make decisions on the fly and ensure that all their deliverables are met.
• Ensure the effective use of the budget
• Work Closely with the Managing Editor – Online to ensure that a strong online team is recruited and retained.
• Create and implement a forward planning story and events diary.
• Work closely with entire editorial team to ensure the overall productivity, well-being and happiness of the news team.
• The Editor-in-chief is the face and voice of Newzroom Afrika.

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

Skills and Competencies 

• 10+ extensive working experience covering news
• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Have an extensive, demonstrated
• Strong Editorial background and skills
• Show excellent news judgment
• Leading and managing teams
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent listening skills
• Strong work ethic and a can-do attitude to work
• Excellent planning and organisation skills
• Great delegation and follow-through skills
• Great people skills
• Entrench a high-performance culture
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Action-oriented, entrepreneurial and innovative
• Persuasive
• Compliance with a journalistic code of ethics
• Team Player
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Deadline driven
• Adaptability and flexibility in a changing environment

Posted on 31 Dec 09:20